Marcus Dearl Pierson

July 27, 1933 - September 14, 2017

Marcus D. Pierson, 84, of Pueblo, earned his wings on September 14, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Beverly Pierson whom he met and married in 1957. He was blessed with two children, Jodene (Mark) and Mark (Linda); five grandchildren , Jesse (Sarah), Samuel (Emmy), Daniel, Jared (Alyssa), Caitlin (Sam) and three great grandchildren, Colton, Lily and Tucker. Marcus was a longtime employee of CF&I and enjoyed going to the Union Hall after his retirement to socialize and play cards with all the many friends he made during his career as a crane operator.  He was an avid hunter and spent many hours with his son, Mark, planning and preparing for hunting trips and enjoying the outdoors and camaraderie that was a special bond between them. Their last hunting trip together was just one year ago when he shot his last elk. Above all, he was a family man. His devotion to his wife of 60 years, Bev, never faltered. They spent many happy times together dancing, as they were ballroom and polka dancers who performed, taught, and simply took pleasure in being together and socializing with their friends. He was always there for his children. His grandchildren and great grandchildren brought a special joy to his life.