Jesse R. Pearson
Monday, January 14, 1980
Date of Death:
Monday, June 3, 2024
Age:
44 years old
Celebration Gathering
Date: Sunday June 09, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Monday, January 14, 1980
Date of Death:
Monday, June 3, 2024
Age:
44 years old
Monday, January 14, 1980
Date of Death:
Monday, June 3, 2024
Age:
44 years old
Jesse R. Pearson
Jesse Richard Pearson of Stewartville passed away on June 3, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Jesse was born January 14, 1980 in Rochester, MN and graduated from Mayo High School in 1998. He went on to earn a BFA in Photography from Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2002. He then attended the University of New Mexico where he earned his MFA in Art Studio & Art History with distinction.
Jesse held a variety of creative positions including visual design for Urban Outfitters and Target, though his greatest passion was teaching photography. He held faculty positions at Monterey Peninsula College, Eldorado School, University of New Mexico, College of the Redwoods, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Rochester Art Center and Studio Academy.
As an artist, Jesse received countless accolades and awards, including a grant which allowed him to travel to Stockholm Sweden and Haukijarvi Finland with his twin brother, artist Jason Pearson, where they studied the work of their distant relative, Mauritz Stiller, a pioneer in silent film. Jesse’s solo work as well as his collaborations with Jason (under the moniker Dick and Wayne) has been presented in solo and group shows around the country and was included in the Midwest Photographers Project at the prestigious Museum of Contemporary Photography. His last show was presented in the spring of 2021 at Foto Forum in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Jesse loved to go camping, hiking, gardening, and was always looking for a bargain at thrift stores or flea markets, restored furniture and, of course, create art of some kind. He had been preparing his journey at least a year before his prolonged illness and actual liver transplant on February 20, 2024. He was grateful for receiving a liver from a donor.
Jesse is survived by his parents, Scott and Debra (Nord) Pearson of Stewartville; brother Eric Pearson of Rochester; maternal grandmother Virginia Nord of Rochester, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved him. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Wayne Nord, his paternal grandparents Richard and Arlene Pearson, and his twin brother Jason Pearson.
A Celebration Gathering for Jesse will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Sunday, June 9, 2024 in the River Park Reception Hall at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Jesse R. Pearson has received the following condolences.
Deb and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your son's passing. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Dear Debbie and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I only knew him as one of your newborn twins, you obviously raised him to become an accomplished and incredibly talented young man. No parent wants to lose a child, but I am sure you will have comforting memories in his many artistic creations left behind. My thoughts are with you.
Nancy
My heart hurts..... thinking about all who love you so very much and praying for peace and comfort. I know Jason was waiting with his beautiful smile and open arms. I am positive your wings are stunning and all pain is gone. Love you my childhood friend ❤️ may the four winds blow you safely home.
To Jesse's loved ones,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Years ago I worked with Jesse's twin brother, Jason at RCTC. Man! It takes your breath away these young men are so alike.
I believe the brothers are reunited and are having a blast together creating amazing art in the next place. Although your hearts are broken take comfort in knowing your loved ones are together. They've simply gone first to make a place for you.
Blessed be the memories of Jesse and Jason.
My deepest sympathies to you at this time of loss.
God give all of you an abundance of peace and memories of your times together as a family.
My heart is so heavy learning about Jesse’s passing. I can only imagine the loss for Deb and Scott and Eric. Please know I am thinking of you all. You are in my prayers!