Memorial Services for Karen Bookout Pearson, 78, of Lawrence will be held at 2 pm Saturday, August 10, 2024, at First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St., Lawrence, KS, where she has been a member since 1955. A link to video stream the service is located below.
Karen died peacefully Thursday, July 18, 2024 at home on hospice, surrounded by loved ones. Burial was Tuesday, July 23 at Underwood Cemetery 14828 US-24, Perry, KS 66073.
She was born to Margaret & Forrest Bookout on August 11,1945 at LMH. She graduated from Lawrence High School Class of 1963.
Karen married Murvin Pearson on August 25, 1963, then moved to California with him while he finished his 4 years in US Navy. They came back to Lawrence where they raised 2 daughters, Diana & Sheryl. She was a homemaker for many years. They took many trips together driving and later motorcycling. They later divorced. She worked at American Finance, Capitol Federal and later at Farmland Industries. She enjoyed her flower garden, sewing, and crocheting making many afghans for others.
Her parents, Forrest and Margaret (Taylor) Bookout preceded her in death.
Survivors include daughter Diana Brown, grandson Nicholas Brown of the home; daughter Sheryl Pearson (Jim Rector) Kingman, AZ; sister Janet Bookout Hanson (Keith) Ilwaco, WA; a niece Christina, Ilwaco, WA; grandson Zachary Brown & great-granddaughter Sophia Maxine Brown.
The family suggests memorial contributions to help cover funeral costs be made to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home by calling 785-843-5111, and saying you would like to contribute to Karen Pearson’s funeral service. Checks may also be mailed to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home: P.O. Box 1260 Lawrence, Kansas 66044, Memo: Karen Pearson Funeral.
Karen Diana Pearson Memorial Service Video Link:
