Gerald F. Pierson

Gerald F. Pierson, 81, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015,in Logan, Utah. Jerry was born on October 13, 1933 in Council, Idaho, to Friedman and Juanita Pierson. He was the second of three children. He spent most of his childhood in West Jordan, Utah, attending school there, and at the University of Utah. After returning from an LDS mission (Northern States) he married his high school sweetheart, Doone Larsen, in the Salt Lake Temple on February 17, 1956. They are the parents of five children. Dad and Mom moved to Cache Valley in 1966. Dad retired as a Highway Patrolman for the state of Utah in 1984 and for several years after worked for Cache Valley Dairy over the transportation department and also was a real estate broker. Dad had many hobbies including hunting, carpentry (he built their home), restoring antique automobiles and motorcycle trips with Mom and the family. Dad and Mom took great pride in taking care of their home and family. Dad was a hard worker. He never could sit still. He loved Sunday drives with Mom. Dad was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many church callings including working with the youth at USU. He is survived by their children, Paul (Cheri) Perry, Janilyn, Smithfield, Dawn (Jeff) Lee, Grantsville, Julie (Dolyn) Knapp, Grantsville, Gared (Tina), Ephraim, fourteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, his brother LuDell and sister, Betty Lee. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and great grandson. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 8th at the Smithfield 13thWard building, 600 East 120 South, Smithfield Utah. Viewing will also be on Tuesday at the Smithfield 13th Ward building from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow the service at the Smithfield City Cemetery. The family would like to thank the the home health staff from Primrose, Beehives Homes in Logan, IHC Hospice and the service and kindness of his friends, neighbors and members of the Smithfield 13th Ward.