PEARSON, Larry With profound sadness the family and friends mourn the October 1, 2012 passing of Larry Pearson, born on February 8, 1937. Larry is survived by his wife and and very best friend of 36 years, Anne Pearson, son Denny, grandchildren Dustin, Nicole and Danielle Pearson, siblings Maurice (Anne) Pearson, Colette Riml, Marilyn (Waldemar) Kisser, and many nieces and nephews. Larry was passionate about his work, first with John Howard Society in Vernon, Executive Director of VI John Howard Society, and mostly Executive Director of John Howard Society in Kelowna. In Kelowna he was instrumental in developing halfway houses for Correctional Service of Canada clients, and contributed to the establishment of a women's recovery house. Larry knew his community and its needs at the time, and was well respected by staff within the prisons and those working in the community. He served as a valued board member for a number of non-profit organizations over the years and his administration ab
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