Randal Ogden Pearson

Randal Ogden Pearson aka “Randy” graduated from his long and beautiful life in his home on October 10, 2025. We know that he is now with his parents, siblings, cousins and son-in-law, already cracking jokes and making everyone laugh. We miss that laugh we all loved so much.

Born in Richfield, Utah on July 11th, 1944 to parents Dwain and Olive Pearson, Randy grew up working the family farm and dairy ranch, roaming the outdoors, playing baseball, and causing just the right amount of trouble. After graduating from Richfield High School in 1962, he started college at Utah State University, then served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the California mission. Though released as a missionary in 1965, Randy’s dedication to serving the Savior and others continued throughout the rest of his life. Following his mission, Randy transferred to Brigham Young University to earn his degree in Business, but more importantly, meet the love of his life Linda Kerr. They were soon sealed in the Los Angeles Temple on July 16th, 1966, beginning a love affair that spans 60 years and welcomed six wonderful children, 24 even more wonderful grandkids, and 4 most wonderful great grandkids (so far!). After college he, together with his father, brothers and brothers-in-law created and ran Pearson Enterprises, a fixture of the Utah hotel, restaurant and hospitality industry. He then spent many years in the car industry with the Willey and Performance Auto companies in Bountiful, with roles in service, sales, and finance, only retiring in the last few months. To this day, people come to the dealership and ask if Randy is still there.

Family and friends were the most important thing to Randy. He would drop whatever he was doing at any time of day or night to help someone, always with a smile and a joke. He exemplified Christlike service. There are many who called him for help or advice and heard the phrase, “I’ll be right there”. He loved everyone unconditionally and without judgement. Many times the last bill in his wallet or a coat from his closet was selflessly given to family, friends and strangers. Their home was always open for those in need, and there was often someone (family, friend or stranger) living in a spare room or the basement who just needed a place to stay for a while.

He and Linda raised their children with unconditional love and those children continued that legacy with their own spouses and children. He was a hands-on dad and grandpa who creatively found time (even when it was scarce) to spend with his kids and grandkids, attending their recitals, games and other events. In the early years, when his job kept him busier than one could imagine, he made sure his family was around so he could see them. His family spent many hours at the hotel pools and restaurants, giving him the chance to see them often and show his kids how much he loved them. He showed up, was present, made time, and we all love him for it.

Randy was a life-long Dodgers fan. As a kid, he listened to Dodgers games on the radio and knew all the statistics. He cheered for BYU, the Utes and the Jazz. But he was content with any game in any sport. He was especially interested in any sport that involved his children or grandchildren, even when that sport was ballet.

He had a deep testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. His quiet testimony was more often his example than his words. He showed his kids that the best way to love people was to serve them. He served every person he encountered and was a great example of Christlike service and love. You can not talk to anyone about Randy without them mentioning something he did for them.

Randy had a keen sense of humor (which often got him in trouble with Linda) that reflected his outlook on life. He laughed often, and everyone loved his laugh. There was never a situation where he couldn’t find some humor to share with those around him. Much to his delight and Linda’s (and their kid’s spouses’) dismay, his kids all learned and adopted his sense of irreverent humor.

Lake Powell was a staple of family fun. He loved water skiing, exploring, camping, and spending quality time with family and friends there. Randy was always active, was a runner before it was cool, and enjoyed his dirt bike, basketball, baseball, and racquetball. His kids call him a "gym rat" because he loved the gym, and went multiple times a week right up until the last few months of his life. Randy enjoyed many cruises and was always on the lookout for the next cruise deal so he could surprise Linda. When planning the trips, his highest priority was a sunny trip and a ship with great water slides.

Randy is survived by his wife, Linda, and his six children: Boise (Bridgette) Pearson, Troylynn Wallin, Bronson (Packy) Pearson, Cresta (Aaron) Matern, Willow (Kurt) Showalter, Tanner (Ashlee) Pearson, 24 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dwain and Olive Pearson, sisters Carolin Hansen and Diane Mackey, brother Rikard Pearson, son-in-law Aaron Matern and grandson, Tanner.

The family would like to thank Jen at Quality Hospice for her loving care of Randy and the whole family.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11 a.m. in the Mueller Park Stake Meetinghouse located at 1800 Mueller Park Road, Bountiful, Utah 84010. Family and friends may call for viewing Tuesday, October 21 in the evening from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m at the same address. Graveside services and interment will be in the Bountiful City Cemetery.