Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Pierson, Michael "Mike" H. October 12, 2023 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia Currigan currigan1932@concast.net May 17, 2024, 7:39 am Ionia Shopper's Guide - Sat. October 21, 2023 PIERSON Michael H. Pierson, age 71, formerly of Ionia, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 from his battle with cancer at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Mike was a 1970 graduate of Ionia High School. He started playing baseball in little league and continued playing until he was 55 years old. He loved sports on the Tv.Mike had an avid love of music. He loved traveling around the state with friends.Mike was still working at Barnes and Noble Book Store, part time because he loved being with and helping others. He volunteered serving food to those in need every Thanksgiving and Christmas when he wasn't with family.He was one of those people who others would say after talking with Mike, "That's a very smart and kind man." Mike never married and remained a bachelor his whole life. Mourning his loss are sisters, Cindy (John) Sanderson, Peggy (Tim) Wray, Sandi Pearce, Wendi (Steve) Gross, Sheri Pearce(Scott Gorby) all of Ionia. Brother Dave (Patte) Pearce of Grand Rapids and many nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Vivian Pearce and stepdad Jack Pearce.Brothers Mark Pearce & Craig Pearce, sisters Patte Martinez & Nancy Gardner. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home of Ionia. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/p/pierson47812nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb