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Bernice Pearson, 84, of Sunrise (Harris), MN, died May 30, surrounded by her family, after a brief battle with cancer.

Born in Bemidji, MN, on October 30, 1934 to Tilean and Helen Olson. Married Ronald Pearson on December 13, 1958.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Ron, siblings Lorraine and Phil. Survived by brothers Duaine and Dale (Sharon) Olson; children Merrie (Tracy) Tolzmann, Daniel (Margaret “Peggy”) Pearson, Jennifer (Carl) Abbott;  grandchildren Elizabeth Tolzmann (Austin Damm), Scott Tolzmann, Cody Schultz, Anna Abbott, Tyler Abbott, many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.

Celebration of Life service is at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 13, at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Almelund, 37515 Park Trail, Almelund, MN, 55012, with visitation starting at 10 a.m..

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Arrangements by family, 651-674-5149.

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