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December 12, 2014 01:00 AM

Raynal Pearson dies at age 87

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    Jack Raynal Pearson

    OREM, Utah (Dec. 13, 2014) — Jack Raynal Pearson, founder of Pearson Tire and other businesses in Utah, died Dec. 9 at age 87.

    Mr. Pearson was born in Marysvale, Utah, and grew up on a farm there. He served a mission in the Pacific Northwest for the Church of Latter Day Saints before graduating from Brigham Young University. He was a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

    After his military service, he returned to Utah and founded Pearson Tire, Sevier Valley Oil and other businesses in Utah and neighboring states. The first Pearson Tire store opened in 1950.

    At one point the dealership had expanded to 26 retail outlets and had a thriving store franchise program. The business later retrenched on the retail side to eight locations while building up the wholesale business.

    Mr. Pearson was an active member of Rotary International, serving twice as the local club's president. He continued to be active in the Mormon Church, serving as bishop, stake presidency and stake patriarch throughout the years.

    He is survived by his children Todd (Brenda), Rod (Elayne), Trina (Stuart), Larry (Jani) and Marie (Lee), 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. His wife of 63 years, Maridell, died in June at age 83.

    Funeral services will be held at noon on Dec. 15 at Heatheridge 6th Ward Chapel in Orem. Calling hours will be Dec. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Berg Mortuary in Orem.

    Condolences may be sent online at bergmortuary.com.

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