Linda Sue Pearson “Pickle”

Linda Sue Pearson “Pickle”, age 65, passed away peacefully at home the morning of October 31st, 2018. After suffering an unexpected and devastating stroke on July 19th, 2018 she fought hard to come back to us and made immense progress during her time at Madonna. Unfortunately, we were hit with another brick wall as Linda returned to the ICU with symptoms that are believed to have been caused by ovarian cancer. She was brought home shortly after to spend her last days in the comfort of her own home and surrounded by everything and everyone she loved most. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the endless prayers, love, and support she received from family and friends carried her through these last four months on Earth before being called into Heaven. Linda was born on September 9th 1953 in McCook, Ne. to James and Geneva Hines, which whom she is preceded in death. At age 17 Linda married the love of her life and surviving husband Steve Pearson. Other surviving family members include: brother Kenny and wife Rae Hines; sister Nancy Dickmeyer; daughter Kasey Breinig and fiancé Mike Bibler; daughter Emily Pearson; granddaughters Alexandria and Morgan Curran & Isabella and Sarah Breinig; great granddaughter Jersie Curran and numerous other family members. All of which she loved and cherished very much. Linda will always be remembered as the woman who accomplished anything she set her mind to. She was one to be reckoned with, as she had talents in almost every aspect of life. She was the ultimate baker and cake decorator. She designed and sewed the best Halloween costumes a kid could possibly ask for. Every Christmas, she’d bless you with a gift that she hand made herself, which she usually waited until the very last minute to complete. Linda impacted a countless number of people’s lives and she was loved by many. She was an extremely involved member of the First United Methodist church serving on the finance committee, running the sound system, decorating the alter, and going on retreats. She was also an avid bicyclist participating in numerous rides such as RAGBRI, BRAN, and NUMB. Linda was a “die hard, bleed red” Husker fan on Saturdays and an Elway loving Broncos fan on Sundays. She was an inspiration to many, had a caring heart made of gold, and filled the room with joy wherever she went. Her brightness on Earth will be deeply missed but it will shine through each of us and we will carry it in our hearts forever. Memorials are suggested to the NUMB Ride in lieu of flowers. Viewing and visitation will be Friday, November 2, 2018 from 4 PM to 8 PM with family present from 5 PM till 6 PM at the Wenburg Funeral Chapel, 652 Main St., Arapahoe, Nebraska. Celebration of life will be Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the First United Methodist Church of Arapahoe, Nebraska with Rev. Becky Saddler, officiating. Interment will be at the Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Nebraska. Wenburg Funeral Home of Arapahoe, Nebraska is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences or personal reflections can be left at wenburgfuneralhome.com