Patricia Ann Pearson

Born on the 2nd of October 1930, in Winfield, Kansas, Pat was the daughter of Ernest and Mabel Briscoe.

Pat began her undergraduate studies at Kansas State University and continued her education at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics in 1963, her Master’s degree in English in 1973, and her doctorate degree in Education in 1981. She was a professor of English at Iowa State University from 1963 to 1988.

Pat married Billy Johnson in 1950. The couple had three children, Cindy Horn, Dave Johnson and Amy Keng. Pat married Dr. James Pearson in February of 1974. Her husband’s career with the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa and with World Organization for Animal Health in Paris, France involved extensive world travel. The couple moved to Paris in 1999. After three happy and eventful years, they returned home to Ames. Pat accompanied her husband on trips to more than 50 countries during their 42 years together. To enhance their experiences, she studied the cultures of those countries. She also studied languages, including French and Chinese.

Pat enjoyed painting, reading, bird watching and gardening. She was considered an expert in Iowa wildflowers. One of her favorite activities was watching birds at their vacation home in Lake Panorama, Iowa. She was a frequent visitor to Iowa State University’s Reiman Gardens, which held a special place in her heart.

James preceded her in death April of 2016. Surviving Pat are her three children; three step children, Sharon Litchfield, Mark Pearson and Beth Coronelli; fourteen grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.

Pat’s family wishes to acknowledge and express their deep appreciation for the consistent support and love she received from the caring staff of Belmont Village Hunters Creek in Houston.

A memorial service celebrating her life is to be conducted on Sunday, the 7th of October, in the drawing room of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

At a later date the family will gather for a private inurnment in Ames.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Boulevard, Ames, IA 50011.