Richard Pearson was born in Jackson, Wyo., on July 19, 1948, to Marvin and Dorothy Fronk Pearson, of Bondurant, Wyo. He grew up on the Fronk Ranches in the upper reaches of Jack Creek in Bondurant. He went to school in Bondurant for elementary school and then to Jackson High, where he graduated in 1966. He attended both the University of Wyoming and Utah State, but did not attain a degree. He returned to Bondurant, where he worked for the Pfisterer ranch for about 10 years and then went to work for Evans Construction. He became a very skilled excavator operator and worked for Evans for 25 years. During his time at Evans, he worked with the Army Corps of Engineers building the levees on the Snake River and once told me that he’d dug so many holes in Jackson that that’s why they had to call it Jackson Hole. He was meticulous in most everything he did. One of Richard’s favorite pastimes was riding his motorcycle. His bike always sparkled. He spent many days riding with friends. Eventually, he had covered most of the western U.S.’s twisty, winding roads all the way from Jasper, Alberta, Canada, to San Felipe, Mexico.
In the past few years after retirement, he fought medical issues he just couldn’t overcome, but continued to do whatever he could to help his friends.
Having never married, he leaves behind his significant other of 35 years, Pat Burroughs, his sister Sherry Evans, two nephews, cousins, friends and many others.
At Richard’s direction, cremation has taken place and there will not be any services.
As you go about your time, please take a moment to raise a glass or say a prayer, whichever you choose, to mark the passing of a wonderful soul.
