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Angie was born in the very small town of Petersburg, IA in 1934. She grew up in the center of town in the shadow of church and school, the most important institutions in her life along with family itself. With seasonal family train trips to Chicago to see their beloved White Sox they knew from radio and to shop to her mother’s content, she began to see that the world was a much bigger place than she imagined. When high school came, she went off to town to attend IC Academy, an all girls boarding school, run by nuns where she learned her propensity for shenanigans was no more welcomed there, but nonetheless a part of who she was. After graduation, she was given the choice of 4 career fields offered to women at Mt Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. She chose Medical Technology among the choices of teaching, nursing or secretarial work. While there, she met and married John Pearson. She should have known better when he showed up for their first date to play tennis in dress shoes and dark socks. But this relationship sparked a lifelong wanderlust. Leaving Iowa to live in Monterey, CA when real estate there was still affordable. Before long, she found herself on a transport flight to Germany to join other Air Force wives and German neighbors. Having been born of German descendants, she became a part of her new community. Throughout her time in Germany, she took advantage of every opportunity to see as much of Europe as possible, collecting great memories along the way. They eventually returned to the states and settled in yet another new place, San Antonio. While she always considered herself an Iowan, she really embodied all that Texas stood for with her can-do, no nonsense attitude and her fierce sense of responsibility and independence. Given her penchant for volunteering, we’re sure she would have answered Sam Houston’s call. She raised and educated 4 children largely on her own, though within the loving arms of a thoughtfully cultivated community of friends. Among those who supported her were her colleagues in the lab at Bexar County Hospital. They made the long hours doable as they all navigated life together. She appreciated their diversity in attitude and culture, and their unending patience for the afternoon calls each summer day from one of her children asking a very critical time sensitive question. She loved them as family. Nothing made her more proud than to see her children succeed in big or small ways and she did all she could to facilitate that, regardless of the hour of the day, the day of the week or the length of the project. Despite a full time job, she took on other “jobs” to be active in her kids’ lives whether that was as a scout leader, a classroom baker or the campaign supporter for a student council bid. As time passed, she was happy to see each child graduate and find his or her own path in the world and gladly welcomed new members into her family as her kids found their partners. As much as she loved her children, nothing brought her more joy than her grandchildren. She could not get enough of them and they could do no wrong in her eyes. All the same gifts of her time, treasure and talent were devoted to her grandkids, and this time, she had the privilege and pleasure of participating in their sports, performances, parties and all things grandchild! In retirement, she continued to travel with friends and family and experienced many new adventures, all with bright eyes and a curious heart. She came to settle in to new “jobs” baking for the youth group at St. Matthews and volunteering at St. Vincent De Paul. St. Vincent de Paul in particular provided her with a valued community of friends and an opportunity to serve. She could never sit still. If you believe idle hands are the devil’s workshop, there is no doubt that she has taken the express train to Heaven. Bringing with her dry sense of humor, her quick wit, her chuckles and her winks. And a suitcase full of sewing, craft projects and recipes. We believe she has touched others’ lives in good ways unknown and that the impact will ripple out to many others to come. We are so grateful for the privilege of calling her mom, grandma, Aya, aunt and friend. And while we will miss her, we know that the Lord’s promise is fulfilled in her as she joins Him in Heaven. And so we celebrate her. We know she is overjoyed to meet her daughter for the first time, and she awaits those left behind including her sister (Sr. Grace Ann Witte), her children and their spouses (John & Eileen Pearson, Chris & Mike Mullin, Bridget & Michael Lauderdale, Tony & Melissa Pearson), her grandchildren (Chris, Joshua & Matt Pearson, Alex and Jake Lauderdale, Emily & Savannah Pearson) and her newly welcomed great granddaughter, Leia, and all of the nieces and nephews she felt blessed with. The family would like to thank the many people that were a part of her care in those final years, months and days. Your compassion, kindness and commitment made the final steps of her earthly journey not only bearable but a pleasure. John, Bridget and Tony would like to offer a special thanks to their sister, Chris, for her tireless and selfless dedication to mom as she cared for her these last years. Chris made her life special each and every day. To continue Angie’s commitment to service, we offer the following suggestions for charitable contributions in her name: The Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque Iowa https://osfdbq.org/give-a-gift/ St. Vincent De Paul Society, St. Matthews Church 10703 Wurzbach Road San Antonio, Texas 78230 Visitation Friday 28 February 6:00 pm Mission Park Funeral Home (Cherry Ridge) Funeral Mass 1 Mar 10:00 am St. Matthew Catholic Church (Wurzbach Road)

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Angeline Pearson

February 13, 1934 - February 20, 2025