Jody Pearson

Jody A. Pearson (85) peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 28, 2026. She was born to Ardon and Mildred Saunders on July 24, 1940, in Ashland, WI. Jody married the love of her life, Don Pearson, on October 15, 1960, in Two Harbors, MN. Together they raised two children, Bill and Holly. They spent the early years of their marriage in Minneapolis and later moved to Clintonville, WI, where Jody worked for Vanity Faire Beauty Salon. In 1974, Jody and Don moved their family to Appleton, where Jody worked as a Banquet Supervisor and Manager at Valley Inn, Neenah, and Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton. Jody and Don always enjoyed time with their family, and she is famous for bringing her strawberry jello to family gatherings! Jody rarely missed a Packers game, and she and Don made many cherished memories attending Packers/Vikings games with their good friends Jim and Sandy.  After retirement, Jody and Don enjoyed traveling together, including many winters as snowbirds in Texas and several trips to Florida to visit Bill and Joann.

Jody is survived by her loving husband, Don, children Bill (Joann) and Holly (Jeff), grandchildren Dustin (Jacinda), Jason (Jean), Michael, Tim (Haley), Alex (Ashley), Melissa (Zack), Jeff (Katy), and Isaac, as well as numerous great grandchildren. She was predeceased by both parents, her brother Ardie, and her grandson Michael’s wife, Gwen.

Funeral services will be held on April 17, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1390 Breezewood Lane, Neenah; visitation from 2-4pm with funeral service beginning at 4:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church, Neenah, WI.

The family would especially like to thank the caring staff at VNA Assisted Living, In addition, we are deeply grateful for the tender loving care of Anne and Treva, two special caregivers who loved us all well in the final months. The love and glory of Jesus shines brightly through you, and we will never forget your kindness.