Kenneth D. Pearson passed away March 6.

He was born May 16, 1931.

One of his many talents was playing with words and writing poetry. He left us with this final little ditty:

Old Ken Pearson lives on the hill, writing silly poems, guess he always will.

He doesn’t amount to a lot – a few old Dexter cows is all he’s got.

Just killing time picking his nose and drinking an occasional beer,

Waiting for God to say “Ken, get your ass up here.”

Ken is survived by his wife, Darlene; children, Denise (Bob) Wisener, Misty (John) Kennedy, Peggy (Don) Westfall, and Kevin (Karen) Pearson; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his stepson, Jeffrey Grandstaff; and an infant great-granddaughter.

A memorial service will be held at a future date.