Jay A. Pearson, age 57, of Cambridge died unexpectedly at his home on July 6, 2016. A graveside service at Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in Askov will be held at a later date.
Jay A. Pearson, age 57, of Cambridge died unexpectedly at his home on July 6, 2016. Jay was born December 9, 1958, in Minneapolis to Roy “Bud” and Joy (Plesner) Pearson. He grew up in Coon Rapids graduating in 1978. On August 16, 1986, he married Roberta “Bobbi” Petersen. They first lived in Coon Rapids, then moved to Cambridge. Jay worked many years in the steel industry, then switched to maintenance work.
Jay was loving and kind. He always had a smile and a hug to give. He liked watching sports, especially the local teams. He knew tons of facts about the players. He also liked fishing, bowling, and taking walks.
Jay is survived by his wife, Bobbi of Cambridge, his sister, Tracy (Dave) Jensen of Askov, brother-in-law, Brian (Debra) Petersen of Elk River, sister-in-law, Becky (Ed) Melzark of Askov, nephews Brandon Melzark, Drew Jensen, and Alex Petersen, and nieces Anna Carruthers, Angie Jensen, and Joy Jensen.