Las Vegas Age, January 4, 2004, Clark County, Nevada Copyright © 2003 Gerry Perry This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ************************************************************************ LAS VEGAS AGE 7/22/1916 "BILLIE" PEARSON DEAD William L. PEARSON, formerly of this city, died Sunday afternoon, July 16, at a hospital in Reno, after an operation for appendicitis. Mr. PEARSON had been located at Lovelock, Nevada where he was in the cleaning and dying business. He was found to be in a serious condition the Wednesday before his death and was immediately taken to Reno. The case was found to be an emergency one and an operation was performed at once in the hope of saving the patient's life, but the disease had progressed too far and death ensued. The deceased was a native of England, 32 years of age, and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ava PEARSON, (nee WATTERS) and his mother and one sister now living in England. He was a member of the Las Vegas lodge of Odd Fellows. "Billie" PEARSON was lovable character, a kindly and genial companion and a faithful friend to those who were close to him. He leaves many in Las Vegas who sincerely mourn his loss and who express their heartfelt sympathy for those who are left desolate.