Dorothy J Pierson, age 90 of Mount Olive, NJ, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family.
She was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on May 30, 1933. In 1951 she married the love of her life, Richard A Pierson, Sr. They lived in North Arlington and Kearney NJ before moving and settling in Fairfield, NJ where they raised their 6 children. She was an active member of the Fairfield United Methodist Church as a Sunday School Teacher and member of the Women’s Club. After retiring she moved to Vasa Park, Mount Olive New Jersey where she lived out the remainder of her days.
She is predeceased by her late husband, Richard A. Pierson, Sr., a son, Ronald E. Pierson, her parents, Robert and Helen (Lantz) Brouillard, a sister, Arlene (Brouillard) Lindstrom and a brother, Robert Brouillard Jr.
She is survived by her loving children, Christine Pierson of Mt. Olive, NJ, Richard Pierson Jr. and wife Eileen of Denton, TX, Randy Pierson and wife Margie of Mt. Olive, NJ, Lauren Wenz and husband Darryl of Copperas Cove, TX, daughter in law, Joanne Pierson of Mt. Olive, NJ, Roy Pierson and wife Cindy of Green Twps., NJ. Also surviving her are 17 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great,Great Grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Dorothy worked at United Hospital in Newark, NJ where she was a Registered Nurse for many years.
She was very active in the Scandinavian Fraternal Organization Vasa Order of America. She held such offices as Children’s Club Supervisor, Children’s Club Leader, District Secretary, Ladies Auxiliary President and longtime Secretary of Lodge Gothiod. She also served as First Lady when her husband, Richard Pierson was District Master.
She was loved by everyone and had many friends who became “family”
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Viewing hours are Tuesday, January 9, 2024 2:00-6:00 pm. Vasa service will take place at 5:00 pm. There will be a private family prayer service and graveside ceremony on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Dorothy’s name to the Ladies Auxiliary of Vasa Home Park, 93 Wolfe Road, Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
For those wishing to leave online condolences, please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
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Joy Snyder says
January 3, 2024 at 4:07 pmChris and family. So very sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother. I remember how devoted you were to each other and cannot imagine how hard this is for you and the rest of your family now…My Sincere Condolences…..Joy Snyder
LindaPierson says
January 3, 2024 at 10:31 pmDottie was such a lovely person and wonderful member of our family. I am so sorry for your loss and I have such fond memories of Dottie at Vasa Park and with your dad, a favorite cousin. Sending my condolences to you all
Linda Pierson
Richard Frank Saviello says
January 3, 2024 at 10:51 pmRichard and Florence Saviello offer their condolences to the Pierson family. God Bless
Krissy Antonucci says
January 5, 2024 at 3:03 amSuch a significant loss for all who knew “Aunt” Dot. She was a staple, a matriarch, an inspiration to continue our “Vasa” traditions and Scandinavian heritage. She was only one of the few left that literally knew me since the day I was born. Now she’s at her eternal home back with Dick who still lives on in our memories. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten. RIP, love Krissy Antonucci
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