Douglas James Pearce
Douglas James Pearce, 24, passed away peacefully at his home
with his family at his side on Sunday (April 19, 2009).
He was born on Aug. 15, 1984, in Newton, the son of James
and Elizabeth (Busenitz) Pearce.
He attended Berean Academy and Frontier School of the Bible
in LaGrange, Wyo. He was a member of Emmaus Mennonite Church, active in Campus
Crusade for Christ, and taught the Good News Club in Potwin.
He enjoyed spending time with friends, hunting, motorcycling
and athletics.
He is survived by his parents, Jim and Liz Pearce of
Whitewater; four brothers, Jared and wife, Andrea, of Benton, Anthony of
Emporia, and Randall and Loren, both of Whitewater; grandfather, Walter
Busenitz of Whitewater; niece, Olivia; and many aunts, uncles and friends.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, James and Hope
Pearce, and Susie Busenitz.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lamb Funeral
Home in Whitewater.
Committal service will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Schaffer
Cemetery in rural Butler County, followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m.
at Berean Academy in Elbing.
Memorial contributions may be made to Campus Crusade for
Christ in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, KS 67154.
