Thomas S. Pearson, age 79, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Beloved husband of 49 years to the late Nancy Minogue Pearson; loving father of Jean (Matt) Miller, Steve Pearson, and Mike (Anna Kraftson) Pearson; loving grandfather to David and Grace Miller, Quincy Pearson, and Kincade Kraftson-Hogue; preceded in death by parents Thomas Pearson and Marjorie Pearson Jenner, stepfather Robert Jenner, and sister Diane Mulroney. Tom was devoted to and loved by family and many friends. He was a Purdue graduate and lifelong supporter, founding member of the Purdue Grand Prix, active alumnus with Delta Upsilon, veteran of the Army reserve, and a graduate from the MBA program at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. He was a businessman, history buff, constant tinkerer, and teller of stories. He loved to sail, fish, hunt, and target shoot. In recent years, he was a leader and passionate participant with the AMRCA (American Miniature Racing Car Association). Memorial service to be held at All Souls Unitarian Church in Indianapolis on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the American Heart Association.
Indiana Funeral Care is honored to serve Thomas and his family during this difficult time. We encourage you to leave an online condolence for the family at www.indianafuneralcare.com
Sandra Curry says
To mr. Pearson’s family it was an honor to have your dad as one of my clients he will be greatly missed. I will miss sharing fishing stories and other stuff that he always talked about he reminded me so much of my dad and that’s all good stuff my prayers and thoughts go out to all of you.
Cindy Fitch says
It was my pleasure and honor to have worked for Tom for over a year. He was such an interesting man and a good man. I thoroughly enjoyed his stories, his teaching of history to me and hearing such loving words about his family. He will be greatly missed by me and so many people.
John Ripley says
Tom welcomed me to Purdue in 1959 when I was fresh out of high school. Our friendship continued, and I am so sorry to learn of his passing. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Reiberg says
To all of Tom’s family – his smile was bright enough to light up an entire room. So sorry that he is gone, but so glad he was able to move on in a peaceful way. I am holding you in my heart.
Stuart Hart says
Tom was a friend and a man easy to love. I loved him and will miss him. Tom was a special person in my life. My deepest condolences to his family. You aren in my prayers.
Stuart
MAHDI ALQAHTANI says
It was an honor living with Tom and Nancy during my education in US. Words can’t express how saddened I’m to hear of his death. He was the father, the friend, the coach & the teacher. It’s really big loss and we all going to miss him a lot.
My deepest condolences to you and rest of the family, we pray the love of Allah enfolds you during this difficult time May your many memories help to sustain you at this most difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mahdi,
Brian Nierman says
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed reading your dad’s description of life and am sure that he was an interesting, kind, and devoted man. We’re here for all of you.
Betty S. Bose says
Dear Jean, It was a delight to be friends with both your mom and dad. We loved them like our own. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and you family. Tom will be missed!!
Brian South says
Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. May you remember all the good times, and find peace.
Joe Morris says
Tom was a fellow racer. A buddy. When we would meet up, we were all suddenly a bunch of kids lit up on speed playing with things that go fast. Sharing a passion for life. He will be dearly missed. Deepest condolences to his family is this difficult time.
Vic and Jeanne Fauss says
Jean, thank you for letting us know of Tom’s death. He was a good man. We were good friends when they lived in Effingham and even after they moved to Chicago area, and really always kept in touch throughout the years. I know he was dealing with life as best he could and would always be positive…that’s who he was. He will be missed. Our regrets will be that we never got over to visit during his time of struggle. You did a fine job helping him deal with it all too. God bless you all. We are in FLorida right now and unable to come to the memorial. But you will be in our hearts.
bob jamieson says
I met Tom in 2008 when I discovered tether car racing. We became friends immediately. One of my proudest possessions is Tom’s wonderful lifetime collection of American Rifleman magazines that he gave me after Nancy passed away and he moved to Indianapolis. We built a crate and shipped them to Atlanta. It took a while but I now have every one cataloged and stacked in order, filling the bookcases in my bedroom.