Willard Thomas Pearl, 86, born Sept. 14, 1933 in Pueblo, died Aug. 24, 2020 in Pueblo. Preceded in death by parents, William & Grace Pearl; Brothers Billy Pearl and Raymond Pearl; Sister Winona Potter; and first wife, Shirley Pearl. Survived by wife Donna Pearl; Sister, Ruth (Bob) Masgai; daughters Randi (J) Rosales, Traci (Doug) Shofner; Grandchildren Erin (Shaun) Mares, Dustin (Brandi) Shofner; Great-Grandchildren, Blake, Cameron and Payton Mares; step children Gary (Kristin) Smith, Julie (Bill) Smith; Step grandchildren Shannon (Josh) Behling, Regina (Craig) Keller, Travis Keller; and step great grandchild, Keziah. Willard graduated in 1951 from Pueblo Central HS. He was a Switchman on D&RGW Railroad from 1957-1971. He was the local Chairman of 204 from 1962-1971; UTU General Chairman from 1972-1983; UTU Vice President from 1984-1995, when he retired. He was also a member of the local Masons, Eagles, and ELKS Lodge. A special thank you to Sangre De Cristo Hospice for taking such good care of our husband, father, grandfather. Graveside Friday, Aug. 28, at 3pm at Imperial Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Online condolences can be offered at www.imperialfunerals.com
