Obituary of Creta Anne Pearson

CRETA ANNE LAWRIE PEARSON Creta, age 73, was born in Camas, WA on January 3, 1936 to Steward Bud and Etta Williams Lawrie. She passed away peacefully on March 14, 2009 due to health complications following a courageous year long battle with cancer. Creta graduated from Camas High School in 1954 and lived in Camas/Washougal her whole life - the last 44 years at her home in Washougal. She made many friends in the local community and will be greatly missed by all. Creta had a strong independent spirit with a responsible nature, showing others those traits can lead to a successful, happy life such as hers was. She was active in the local community; past member of the Camas/Washougal Jayceeâ??s and was the owner/operator of her own business, Timberline pool & spa. During the 70â??s and 80â??s Creta worked as a bartender at the Parker House Restaurant. Her many interests included traveling, cooking, her backyard garden, talking with family and friends, caring for her wild birds and her two cats Charly and Manny. The love and security of and for her children was very important to Creta. Survivors include her sons, Greg Pearson in Kuwait, Dane Pearson and Shawn Pearson both of Washougal; grandchildren Julian and Leon Pearson of Boertlingen, Germany; Brianna Chandler of Washougal; brother-in-law, Richard Reay of Vancouver; nieces, Lisa Reay, Lynnette Blackard and Samantha Lawrie, nephews, Scott Lawrie, Mike Lawrie, great niece, Tara Erickson and special friend Vicky Wheeler. Creta was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Janis Reay and brother Robert Bob Lawrie. The family would like to express gratitude to those involved with her recent health problems; Kaiser Permanente; Washougal Fire & Rescue and SW Washington Medical Center. A celebration of life will be planned for a future date. Straubâ??s Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas in charge of the arrangements. Memorial donations can be given to a charity of choice. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.