Robert Lester Pearson

Robert "Bob" L. Pearson, 96, died Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Wichita, KS. Bob was born on September 29, 1925 in Leon, Iowa, the son of Robert and Stella Pearson. Bob grew up in Iowa and graduated High School in Leon. On December 30, 1944, Bob met a young woman, Patricia, from Davis City while he was home on leave from the Army. That date started a one-and-a-half-year correspondence and occasional leave courtship that culminated in a wedding on November 24, 1946. Bob enrolled in the University of Iowa and Pat got a job as secretary for the dean of one of the colleges at the University until Bob graduated in 1949. The couple moved to Des Moines, and Bob started a 36-year career with J.C. Penney Co. Bob continued to work with J.C. Penneys which came with nine moves, ending in Wichita in 1982 at the Towne West Penney store. They chose to make Wichita their retirement home in 1986. Preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Pearson; parents, Robert and Stella Pearson. Bob is survived by his daughter, Kristie Cooper of Houston, TX; friend, Charlotte Hays of Wichita, KS. Visitation will be from 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Graveside Service will be at 1:00 pm, Thursday, May 19, 2022. at Davis City Cemetery in Davis City, IA. A memorial has been established with Wichita Area Quilts of Valor Foundation, P.O. Box 771452, Wichita, KS 67209.