Jay Harold Pearce

Jay Pearce, age 75, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Jay will be remembered for his charisma, humor, and unconditional love for his family and friends. He was such a hard worker, finally retiring from Procter & Gamble after 32 years of service. He spent his retirement with his two favorite “G’s” : Grandchildren and Golf. Jay was the best “PAPA”, having fun adoring his kids and grandchildren. Besides golfing, his other passions included: perfecting his lawn, watching Detroit sports with his son Mike and daughter Chrissy, going to Michigan State football games with his wife (Mimi), and to no one’s surprise, politics! Jay will be especially missed for his generosity, quick-witted humor, laugh, and love. He is survived by his wife and teammate of 47 years, Terri; children, Kelli (Jim) Pellino, Chrissy (John) Easdon, Michael (Danielle) Pearce; grandchildren, Jack, Samantha, Avery, Pearce, Taylor, Lucas; sister, Betty (Tom) Quigley; siblings-in-law, David DeBruyn, Rick (Barbara) DeBruyn, Sandy (JC) Morgan; and so many loving nieces, nephews, and golf buddies. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 12pm at MKD Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Drive NE, Belmont, MI with Pastor Bruce Wilson officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family one hour prior to service at the funeral home, at 11am. A private burial will be held at Blythefield Memory Gardens. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to The Laura Foundation or The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.