A Celebration of Life
Willard Pearce
January 15, 1943 — March 25, 2025
Schedule
Memorial Service
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 10:00 AM
LifeChurch
16831 S Greenfield Rd, Gilbert AZ 85295
Opening Prayer and Obituary
Steven Sullivan
“Heaven Medley”
Heritage Singers
Remarks from Friends
Archie Nowell
Doyle Hutton
Mike Compton
“Scars in Heaven”
Ryan Compton, Marenda Sullivan
Remarks from Family
Ashley Yelavich (granddaughter)
Jaren Yelavich (grandson)
Terry Pearce (son)
Tamra Yelavich (daughter)
“You Know My Name”
Marenda Sullivan
Remarks from Pastor & Closing Prayer
Terry Baughman
Friday, April 4, 2025 - 10:00 AM
LifeChurch
16831 S Greenfield Rd, Gilbert AZ 85295
Opening Prayer and Obituary
Steven Sullivan
“Heaven Medley”
Heritage Singers
Remarks from Friends
Archie Nowell
Doyle Hutton
Mike Compton
“Scars in Heaven”
Ryan Compton, Marenda Sullivan
Remarks from Family
Ashley Yelavich (granddaughter)
Jaren Yelavich (grandson)
Terry Pearce (son)
Tamra Yelavich (daughter)
“You Know My Name”
Marenda Sullivan
Remarks from Pastor & Closing Prayer
Terry Baughman
Obituary
Willard Pearce
1943 - 2025
Willard Pearce
1943 - 2025
Willard Ray Pearce joined the Lord on March 25, 2025 at Mercy Gilbert with his loving wife Frances (Eldredge) by his side. Willard was born on January 15, 1943 in Oklahoma to parents Alfred and Etta Pearce. He met his wife Frances at age 19 and they were married for 63 years.
Professionally, Willard got his start with termite treatment in Oklahoma before moving to Arizona in 1990 and starting his second pest control business with Frances. His compassion shone through the business by offering job opportunities to immigrant missionaries. He took every chance in this life to teach, support and love. His hobbies included fishing, playing cards, and contributing through ministry at LifeChurch. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children Terry Pearce and his wife Beverly (Velez) and Tamra Yelavich (preceded by husband John Yelavich). His grandchildren Ashley Yelavich, Jaren Yelavich, Jensen Pearce, Julia Pearce, Arianna Neu, and Mason Pearce. Willard was blessed with great grandchildren Olivia Neu, Cooper Neu, Greyson Pearce, Preston Pearce, Kelly Yelavich, and Natalie Yelavich.
Professionally, Willard got his start with termite treatment in Oklahoma before moving to Arizona in 1990 and starting his second pest control business with Frances. His compassion shone through the business by offering job opportunities to immigrant missionaries. He took every chance in this life to teach, support and love. His hobbies included fishing, playing cards, and contributing through ministry at LifeChurch. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children Terry Pearce and his wife Beverly (Velez) and Tamra Yelavich (preceded by husband John Yelavich). His grandchildren Ashley Yelavich, Jaren Yelavich, Jensen Pearce, Julia Pearce, Arianna Neu, and Mason Pearce. Willard was blessed with great grandchildren Olivia Neu, Cooper Neu, Greyson Pearce, Preston Pearce, Kelly Yelavich, and Natalie Yelavich.
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