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Doris Pearsall Obituary

Doris J. Pearsall of Colorado Springs passed away April 17, 2012, after a battle with congestive heart failure, she was 87. She was born to Phillip and Marie (Duval) Jourdanais on January 12, 1925 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Doris graduated from High School in 1943 and moved to New York City where she met her late husband Robert Wainwright Pearsall, whom she married in 1944. After raising three sons, Doris moved to Clearwater Florida, where she was the first woman to complete the Howard Johnson's management training program in 1966. Using her knowledge of the restaurant and hospitality industry, Doris embarked on a career that took her to locations all over the country. Doris loved her work and travel. She first came to Colorado Springs in 1971, working at Ent Air Force Base, managing the NCO Club. She fell in love with the area and remained in Colorado Springs for the rest of her life. Doris worked full time until she was 79. She spent the last fourteen years of her working career managing the concessions at The Cave of The Winds. Doris was a lifelong lover of cats and was a friend to every stray cat in the neighborhood. Doris was preceded in death by her two sisters; Hilda and Irene, and a brother Ludger, two sons; Robert Wayne Pearsall, and William Phillip Pearsall. She is survived by her son Michael W. Pearsall (Joyce), a grandson, Robert Wayne Pearsall, II (Kimberly), and a great-granddaughter, Hailey. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 27, 2012 at 4:00PM at Funeral and Cremation Care, 930 S. Hancock Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Odyssey Hospice of Colorado Springs.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 22, 2012.

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Jeri Johnson

April 26, 2012

Robert & Family, my heart goes out to you and your family & all are in our prayers. I had the opportunity to work closely with Doris at Kah Nee Ta; and also visit her when she moved to the coast. We had lots of fun, exchanged Christmas news yearly and e mails after she moved back to Colorado. Thank you for being a wonderful Grandson.

April 25, 2012

Robert and family -
Doris was a special lady to us. We loved chatting with her in Kings. She was always friendly - we enjoyed lunch with her at a chinese restaurant and she helped us with some shopping projects. Always looked forward to her e-mails. She was very proud of you and we are too. She especially enjoyed that little granddaughter. Sincere condolences to you and your family.

The Hallmark ladies

Julie Maddux

April 25, 2012

Robert, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Like Sue (Janesville, WI- WHAT A SMALL WORLD!) I did not get to meet your grandmother but I remember all the stories you shared. It was obvious how much your grandmother influenced and loved you, and how much you loved and cared for her. May your memories comfort you. She is now in the arms of the angels :)

Tara Arnold

April 24, 2012

Our deepest sympathies.

April 23, 2012

Mike, Joyce & Robert. My deepest condolences go out to you. I know what a great loss and void you all feel right now but you do have all your wonderful memories of Doris and the time you did have with her. She is now at peace and no longer suffering and now get's to be with those who were waiting for her. I personally did not get the pleasure of meeting Doris, but I got to hear all the wonderful things about her from my mom (Ann Gartner, Doris's neice). Sue Hartman, Janesville WI

Clete and Ann Gartner

April 22, 2012

Mike, Joyce and Robert please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. We know you will miss Doris very much, but you have the precious memories of the time that you spent with her. Her love for cats was an indication what a really nice person Doris was. She is now at peace and the suffering is now over and she can rest knowing that you will carry on for her. Doris has completed her journey and she has completed the tasks that our Lord assigned to her. May the angels lead Doris into paradise as she begins her new life in which health replaces illness, youth replaces age and certainty replaces doubt, as she enters the company of those loved ones who preceded her and as she waits for those she loved who are to follow.

Liz Bartley

April 22, 2012

You will always be my very dear friend no matter what! You are and again always will be one of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure to have and call friend. You will always be a very special lady to me.

Moira "Scottie" Henry

April 22, 2012

I have many fond memories of Doris, working with her and having her as a friend. In later years when we no longer lived in the same area, email became our way of continuing to be in touch. Doris was such a hard worker and never seemed to stop to take time for herself, now she can finally rest and be at peace.

April 22, 2012

Aunt Doris,
You are such a special lady, I am so glad we got to spend time with you a few years ago. I akways looked up to you , you were always so kind, loving and yet strong. A good Mother to your boys.
You will be miised by your family,
love always,
Ann and Clete

Robert Pearsall

April 22, 2012

I love you very much Grandma and I will miss you. I thank you for all the help you have given me in the past and the wisdom that you imparted onto me. I will take with me for the rest of my life; your stories, your work ethic, and your honesty. Rest in Peace knowing that you left this world a better place than you found it. Love always, Rob

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