Melinda F. Pearson

Melinda F. Pearson, age 72, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 12, 2013 in Blaine, Washington.

She was born in Los Angeles, California on December 12, 1940. She is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Robert C. Pearson. They were married on November 20, 1971 at the Silver Beach Church in Bellingham, Washington. She is also survived by her children Venessa L. Evans, of Bellingham, and Robert J. Pearson, of Portland, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her other daughter, Vickie L. Soderbom on February 7, 2011. Melinda will be mourned, and missed by her grandchildren, Dusty, Shane, and Todd, and their father Loren Soderbom. She will also be remembered by her other grandchildren Jacob Evans, and her son Robert J. Pearson’s children Ayla, Christopher, and Sawyer.

Melinda spent the majority of her growing up years in California. She was a dancer from the time she was five years old, and she performed many places, such as talent shows, and TV shows, one of which included the famed actor Tab Hunter. She made a home with Bob and their children Vanessa, Vickie, and Robert near the lake Whatcom area in Bellingham, and spent her final days in the home they retired to in Birch Bay where they have lived since 2005.

A private family ceremony will be held on Friday, August 30, 2013. The family asks that rather than flowers, a donation be sent in Melinda’s name to the Whatcom Human Society, 3710 Williamson Way, Bellingham, WA 98226. We wish her all the Angel’s speed, prayers, and blessings as she joins her daughter Vickie in the hands of God.