Birth date: Sep 8, 1930 Death date: Jan 12, 2022
Big Rapids - Jack Elmer Pierson, 91, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022, at his home. He was born September 8, 1930, in Shelby, MI, the son of Elmer and Hattie (Kamstra) Pierson, and graduated from Shelby H Read Obituary
As a former student and 1979 graduate of FSU, I always enjoyed my talks with Jack and he helped to spur my interest in the survey profession. Even though at times we had different thoughts and opinions on the many different subject matters, as two hard he
Please accept my condolences for Jack's passing and your loss. I have always held Jack in my high regard both as an instructor at Ferris 1974-1975 and as a Professional Surveyor. He had a great influence in my career.
I was a student of Mr. Pierson in the early 1980's when attending Ferris. He was a wealth of information and able to tach his students based on real life experience.
So glad to hear Mr. Pierson came to know the Lord. There is nothing more importan
Thank you for your kindness and hospitality, sharing your surveying stories and wisdom. You will be missed.
I have very fond memories of Jack ever since I joined Ferris in 1975. I will always remember the celebration party that he and his beloved wife, Paula, hosted in their house on Division Street in Big Rapids, in honor of my first marriage in 1980. They had
Dear Polly and family. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear dad. Jack was a good surveyor friend of my husband, Bob Wetherell. Bob was a great admirer of Jack as a civil engineer and surveyor and always referred to him on advice and his expertise.
Mr. Pierson as he was known to me when I went to Ferris (graduated 1985) left a lasting impression on so many people while an instructor at Ferris. Reading his obituary, I see that he touched many people's lives and was a great contributor to so many
My condolences to Mr. Pierson's family. He was my instructor at Ferris State, which provided an excellent education for my future and an outstanding career in the Surveying Field.
Sincerely,
David Fagerman, PLS/RPLS
Class of '81
Definitely a memorable figure at Ferris in surveying. He left me with one very good quote regarding men wearing beards that I will never forget. I never knew he was also a Purdue graduate. He had a long life - you can't ask for much more.
John and Polly
Our heartfelt sympathy to both of you. You were both wonderful and caring caregivers. So happy your dad came to Christ before his passing. God Bless you both. Prayers for your peace. Hugs to you
