Anyone can father a child but it takes a real man to be a Dad! You worked so hard your whole life so that we could have the simple things in life. You were the Dad that you did not have to be. You chose us to be your kids and we will forever love you for that! Now go and rest in peace in the mansion that God has prepared for you, and when the good Lord calls us home we will be together again in paradise. We Love You Dad. - Tim, Debbie and Ron.
Deryl Rhea Pearce entered into Eternal Rest with his Savior in the early morning hours on July 6, 2010 at the age of 79. He lived in Oak Run, CA for 33 years. Deryl was born on March 3, 1931 to Herman and Dera Pearce in Greenville, TX. He leaves behind a brother, Garvin and family in Rowlett, TX, a sister, Myra Smith and family in Colorado Springs, CO. He is survived by his mother-in-law, Madelyn Sleeper of Oak Run, CA, his wife, Maxine of 44 years, his brother-in-law, Richard Sleeper of Sierra Vista, AZ, an adopted daughter, Debbie Foster of Long Beach, CA, an adopted son, Tim Pearce of Beaumont, CA and a son, Ronald of Redding, CA. He was a grandfather of six, and great-grandfather of three.
Deryl served in the Air Force in his earlier years and then went on to become a machinist, by trade, at North American Rockwell. He worked various places, but ended up really enjoying the work he did at Simart Machine Works in Redding, CA. Deryl was a member of North Valley Baptist Church for many years.