Dorothy "Dottie" Pearson, age 79, of La Porte, passed away on January 7, 2014 at her home.
She was born in La Porte, IN on April 5, 1934 to Leo W. and Martha B. (Schuman) Albers.
On February 2, 1980 she married John P. Pearson, Sr., who preceded her in death on June 10, 2004. Surviving are her beloved daughter, Martha Varga of South Bend; son, Alvin Miller of South Bend; step-daughter, Rosemary (Robert) Aikman of La Porte; step-sons, Walter (Jeni) Pearson of La Porte and John P. Pearson, Jr. of La Porte grandchildren, Chad Miller, April Greetham, Shayne Varga and Maranda Van Bruaene; Great-grandchildren, Luke and Anna Miller, Jake and Jenna Van Bruaene, Vivien Varga and Jacob Greetham. Together with her husband John they shared 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Robert and Leonard Albers; her first husband, Lawrence Miller; and her second husband, Gordon Goodsite.
Dorothy retired from American Rubber after 33 years of service. She had attended Countryside Christian Church, was a member of the VFW American Legion and P.N.A.
A Cremation committal will take place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A private family graveside will follow at a later date in Patton Cemetery, La Porte.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the ALS Association at www.alsaindiana.org or the Indiana ALS chapter, 6525 E 82nd Street- Suite 115 -Indianapolis, IN 46250.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.