ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: PEARSON, DONALD E. "POOPSIE" 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Sunday, May 18, 2014

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PEARSON, DONALD E. "POOPSIE" 
(November 2, 1935 - May 18, 2014)

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Donald E. Pearson, 78, a resident of Berwick passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014 
at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Affectionately called "Poopsie" by his family and friends, he was a kind, 
generous, easy going man and was well respected by many friends.

Donald was born on November 2, 1935 in South Bend, Indiana the son of Godfrey 
and Edith Bergman Pearson.

Donald was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Berwick as 
well as the St. Mary Parish AARP. He was an avid sports fan especially enjoying 
baseball and football. He was a member of the Showboat Barbershop Chorus in 
Baton Rouge as well as being a member of the Krewe of Cork, a New Orleans Mardi 
Gras Organization.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years Mickey 
Wilson Pearson of Berwick; one son, Gregory Landry and wife Lisa of Lafayette; 
two daughters, Claire Howey and husband George of Meeker, Colorado, Stephanie 
Walsh of Destrehan; five grandchildren, Kyle Howey, Tyler Howey, Shannon Walsh, 
Sarah Walsh, Sean Walsh; one great granddaughter Riley Jane Howey; numerous 
nieces and nephews.

Donald was preceded in death his parents and one brother, G. Allan Pearson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at the 
First United Methodist Church in Berwick with Rev. Steven Porter officiating. 
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 
2014 at Twin City Funeral Home. Visitation will resume from 9:00 a.m. until the 
time of the service on Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Berwick. 

Donald will be entombed in the Berwick Mausoleum following the funeral services

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