Robert D. Pearson

Age 84, a lifelong resident Millerton, PA passed away after an extended illness Thursday, September 30, 2010 at home. Bob was born in Wellsboro, PA January 11th, 1926. He was the son of late James and Margaret (Douglas) Pearson. He is predeceased by his loving wife Francis (Bement) Pearson May 4th, 2002. Surviving Bob is his loving daughter; Margaret (Tim) Teed of Millerton, granddaughters; April (Ever) Trevino of Mission, TX, Chantell Teed of Millerton, PA; sister; Helen (Wilmont) Wheeler of Salt Lake City, UT and several nieces and nephews. Bob was proud to serve his country in the Army during World War II. He worked for NYSEG for over 40 years cutting trees.He had a love for gasoline engines of all types, and antiques. Bob loved being in the outdoors hunting and fishing. He also traveled here and there to visit one and all of his friends. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM and again on Monday, October 4th, from 10:00AM to 11:00AM. Funeral services celebrating the life of Bob Pearson will be held at the conclusion of the calling hours at 11:00AM. Pastor Jennifer Wolf will officiate. Graveside services will follow at the Alder Run Cemetery, Millerton, PA where Bob will be buried next to his wife Francis whom he dearly missed. Those wish please make memorials in Robert D. Pearsons' name to the Bear Creek Trout Nursery, C/O Jim Andrews, P.O. Box 25, Millerton, PA 16936 or Laurel Home Health/Hospice, 24 Walnut Street,Wellsboro, PA 16901. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for his family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com.