Obituaries

October 28, 1936 – May 16, 2023

Donald Edward Pearson was born October 28, 1936, and passed away on May 16, 2023, at the age of 86.

Don lived in Hythe with his parents and siblings. As a young man (16 years old), he began following his passion of playing hockey with the Hythe Mustangs and hung up his skates in the late 60’s. He then worked at the Pontiac, GM and Cockshutt dealerships for many years alongside his father, Art, and his brother Bob Pearson.

In 1962 Don married the love of his life, June. Afterward he started Don Pearson Construction Ltd in 1967. He served Northern Alberta, the Yukon, NWT and BC. GSI then moved Don’s operation to Alaska, across the ice on the frozen ocean. The Alaska operations remained in business until 2018.

In 1977 Don, June and their family moved to Anchorage, Alaska. They resided there until 1985 at which time they returned to Hythe, Alberta. Shortly thereafter Northern Lights Ranch was established on the Cummings quarter just outside Hythe. This became home for individuals with disabilities, like Don’s son, Jamie. The residents call this home.

In Don’s lifetime, whether in Alaska or Alberta, Hythe was always his focus.

Don is survived by June, his wife of 61 years, his son Jamie, daughter Jennifer and grandson Matthew. He is also survived by sisters – in-law Christena Livingstone, Rachael Kivi and Nora Theilade, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, Art and Ella Pearson, sons Sean (1985), and Darin (2012), brother Bob Pearson and sister Dorothy Peacock, sisters-in-law Marie Pearson, Maureen Brandsater, brothers – in-law Ed Peacock, Ken Brandsater, and Ralph Kivi.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Hythe Athletic Association, Box 182, Hythe AB T0H 2C0.

A Celebration of Life for Don will be held on Saturday, May 20th, at 2pm at Bear Creek Funeral Home 11802 99 Avenue Grande Prairie with Interment to follow at the Hythe cemetery after which refreshments will be served at the cemetery.

The Celebration of Life for Don will be livestreamed. To view it, please see the top of his obituary, and click on the heading Photos & Videos. Once there, please click on the link that says, “Click here to watch the livestream for Don Pearson”.

Care entrusted to Bear Creek Funeral Home 780 830 7742 bearcreekfuneral.com