Robert Stanley Pearson

Robert Stanley Pearson, age 88, of Monticello, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at his home. He was born August 12, 1927 in Lawrence, Kan. to the late John S. Pearson and Madge L. Widner Pearson. He was a retired College Professor of Chemistry at UAM and a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Tompkins Pearson. Survivors include his son, Ronald K. Pearson of West Hartford, Conn.; one daughter, Debra C. Thomas of Montello, Nev.; three granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.