Harold Pearia

Harold "Joe" Pearia, of St. Charles, Missouri, died Friday, January 31, 2014 at the age of 68. Loving husband of Sharon A. Pearia; dear son of the late Grace Marie and Raymond Pearia, Sr.; devoted father of Lisa Cox and Richard Pearia; cherished grandfather of Logan Pearia and honorary grandfather of Jordan Louvier; dear brother of Mary "Pinky" (William) Eatherton, Patricia (the late Phil) Peters, Grace (Robert) Cutright, Raymond (JoAnn) Pearia, Ruth (Forrest) Watts, Theresa (Mike) Steins, Geraldine (Ron) Tustin, and Alice (Sam) Gaines; dear son-in-law of Helen Shipley and brother-in-law of Pauline (the late William) Smart; dear uncle to 29 nieces and nephews, and loved by many other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his sister-in-law Barbara Pearia.
Joe enjoyed playing dart ball, horseshoes, and softball. After he retired he took up golf, and playing cards on Wednesdays with the guys. He loved watching NASCAR. His greatest passion in life was his family. He was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, SSM Cancer Center, or Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes St. Peters.