FIND AN OBITUARY
Service information is posted on our website only with approval from the family.
If you are seeking information not listed below, please contact us.
Joshua Brian Pearson
10/15/1975 — 08/17/2013
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Tacoma, WA
Joshua Brian Pearson
Joshua Brian Pearson, 37, of Richland, died August 17, 2013 in Richland, Washington. He was born on October 15, 1975 in Tacoma, WA. Josh grew up in Gig Harbor and graduated from Peninsula High School.
Josh received his AA Degree from Pierce College, and his BA Degree and Masters Degree from Eastern Washington University where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Prior to a diagnosis of brain cancer two years ago, he was a Chief Engineer on an ocean-going tugboat.
In his youth Josh was part of many Mexico mission trips with the Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church youth group. As an adult he volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and after his diagnosis he volunteered at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center. The staff at the Cancer Center was warmed by his positive spirit, constant smile, and handyman help. His hobbies included fishing and remodeling their home. He had the ability to repair almost anything, and was always willing to help anyone.
His faith in Jesus Christ and his family were of utmost importance to him. His children will remember his creative kitchen concoctions, and hours spent together fishing on the Columbia River. Josh is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Liz and their children Emma and Joey of Richland; along with his parents, Roger and Luana Wannie Pearson of Port Orchard; his brother, Chad and wife Jennifer and children Kelsey and Luke of Olympia; his grandmother Opal Pearson of Vancouver; Liz's family—parents, Jim and Linda Bauer of Kennewick; grandparents, Bernard and Gladys McClain of Richland; and siblings, Dan Heather Bauer, Mary Bauer and son Derek, John Bauer, Mike Corrin Bauer; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, August 24 at 3:00 pm at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church 4808 Rosedale, Gig Harbor, Wa.
Remembrances may be made in Josh's honor to the Tri-Cities Cancer Center at 7350 W. Deschutes Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336 or to the National Brain Tumor Society at 55 Chapel St, Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458.
Liz and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts. Sandy McKinnis
Liz and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts. Sandy McKinnis
Josh you will be missed!
Josh was such a blessing. Even in the end he radiated his love for Jesus and a willingness to serve others
A wonderful tribute to great man. We will all miss him dearly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Gone entirely too soon!! My thoughts and prayers are with Liz, the children, and the entire Pearson, McClain, and Bauer family!! God Bless you and keep you always!! Josh is smiling down on you from heaven, free from the pain and struggles and thankful he was “on loan” even if only for a short time on this earth to his wife, friends, and family!! Thinking of you all during this difficult time!!
Josh was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly here on Earth, and welcomed happily into heaven. Bless all of his family and friends. Thank you for your friendship.
May God wrap his loving arms around your family during this time & always! I did not personally know Josh, but his strength and courage through his battle touched my heart and truly changed my perspective of life! Thank you Liz and Josh for sharing your journey
Josh and I have been friends for 25 years. My hearts aches for Liz, Emma, and Joey. He was such a great friend and always willing to lend a helping hand. I miss you more than you will ever know.
We are sorry we never got to know Josh in person but your mother told us so much about him. You and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. Try to get to Texas sometime.
I know that words don’t mean much, but I am happy and blessed to have gotten to know Josh and his family. May God comfort you all as you go through life in his absence.
I will continue to pray for you all.
He is certainly someone that others can learn a lot from!
Love, Holly
Growing up with Josh brings back wonderful memories … Youth groups , church activities, and a great deal of fun . My daughter Jade reminded me of his selfless kind ways last night. She was in the hospital and he sent loving messages to her on feeling better even though he was fighting a battle much harder than her own . I will miss him .
Liz and family-I am so sorry. Praying for comfort during this time and the days ahead. Peace.
There are so many things I remember about Josh, but there is one thing that sticks out the most. It was his ability to make everyone smile and laugh. No matter if we were stuck on an overheating bus through the grapevine in California, or sweating from head to toe in 120 degree weather in Mexico. You could always rely on the fact that Josh would speak up and turn the situation into the funniest thing ever. I will always remember your spirit and love of life Josh…Thank You!
Josh,
you taught me so much in the last two years. I cant even express what you mean to me. I love you for being an amazing man of Christ that took a horrible situation, turnee it upside down and made the best of your illness. You healed many hearts, mended many fences, and brought joy to so many people with the time you had on earth. Love you brother HFF
You were such an inspiration to so many. Your smile can never be erased from the hearts and minds of those who got to know you. Watch over your family and keep them safe. Rest peacefully.
Sorry we can’t be with you during this time but our thoughts and prayers are there.
I didn’t personally know Josh, I went to CBC
With Liz and have stayed in touch since.. What I do know is that Liz is an incredible and inspiring person who has her weak and her strong moments. She is an amazing mom, friend and I’m sure that Josh was equally as inspirering and giving. Rest peacefully Josh and enjoy your huge mansion in heaven cancer free.
God Bless….
Dennis & I were so sorry to read of your loss. Losing a father and husband at such a young age is really hard. It is so wonderful that you have lots of family and friends to help you through this difficult time. I heard that after Joshua’s cancer was discovered that he made the most of the last of his life by creating wonderful family memories. Those memories will always remain precious and hopefully will help you in the years to come.
Thoughts and prayers with Josh’s family..let your faith carry you through this difficult time….when we lose someone we love we gain an angel we know…Respectfully….J.W
Sending peace and love to you and your beautiful family Liz…I am awed by the incredible strength and bravery you have shown during this heartbreaking battle with the beast called GBM….
Josh, Liz, Emma, and Joey…..my condolences, thoughts, and prayers to all of you. saying that seems so very inadequate, compared to what you all have to adjust to. my thoughts are with you often. <3
Josh your battle and courage has been a true inspiration for many of us. Your focus on family and friends during this struggle has changed my heart forever. May God Bless your family and your soul Brother Pearson.
We are so sorry for your loss. Jesus greeted Josh as an old friend on Saturday. We are praying for you.
Thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. Even though I didn’t know Josh personally, I knew him through his mother-in-law, Linda Bauer, a friend & former co-worker.
God bless you all
Kay Dennis
With deepest sympathy
Liz, Emma, Joey, You all remain in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you all in these trying times.
Guestbook for
Joshua Brian Pearson