Howard Wheeler Pierson

Howard W. Pierson Jr. passed away December 28, 2014, at the age of 68, with his family by his side. Mr. Pierson was born July 3, 1946, in Hopkinsville, KY. to Howard W. Pierson Sr. and Theresa Pepper. He was raised abroad as well as in Eastern Oregon, eventually moving to Portland, Oregon with his father and grandmother. Howard served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in January 1974 as a testimony to his honest and faithful service. Howard graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Portland State University. Later he would work for Pacific Northwest Bell and ending his sales career with Tel-Ad Advisors Incorporated, retiring in 2009. Howard is survived by his wife Deborah and their two sons Ward and Jameson, as well as his mother Theresa. He is also survived by his darling granddaughter Lillian. A memorial service will take place at Willamette National Cemetery with arrangement made through Peake Funeral Chapel of Milwaukie, Oregon. The family has requested that any and all remembrances be given to the Disabled American Veterans."",