John A. Pierson

John A. Pierson, a commercial real estate broker who lived most of his life in Roland Park, Md, died of cancer Monday, May 7, 2001 at Talbot Hospice House in Easton. He was 78. Mr. Pierson, a sixth generation Baltimorean, was born in Baltimore, a member of a family that traces its roots to Welch ancestors who arrived in Southern Maryland in the late 1600s. He was a 1941 graduate of St. Paul''s School, where he played lacrosse. He retained close ties to the school throughout most of his life. He served as a U.S. Navy bomber pilot at the end of World War II, flying TBM Avengers off aircraft carriers. He was discharged as a lieutenant j.g. He married Elizabeth Ives Wilcox of Baltimore in 1945. He worked for many years for James W. Rouse Company, serving as the first development manager of the Village of cross Keys in Baltimore. He also leased office space for the Rouse Company. When he retired in 1988, he was a commercial real estate broker with W.C. Pinkard and Company. Following his move 13 years ago to Easton, he worked with Tidewater Properties in Queenstown as an appraiser. While in Baltimore, Mr. Pierson was a member of the U.S.S. Constellation Foundation, the Fresh Air Society, the Rotary Club of Baltimore and a trustee of Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church. He also belonged to the Riverslie Gun Club outside Easton, Potopscot Sailing Association on the Magothy River and the Gibson Island Club. When Mr. Pierson and his wife moved to Easton, he became a member of the Navy League, the Issac Walton League and the Easton Historic Commission. Mr. Pierson enjoyed waterfowl hunting, fishing, sailing, golf and reading. During the past few years, he was a Talbot Hospice volunteer, preparing breakfast in the guest house. He also volunteered at the annual Waterfowl Festival in Easton. In addition to his wife of more than 55 years, he is survived by his son, John B. Pierson of Towson, MD; two daughters, Elizabeth Pierson Freelander of Easton, MD and Ann Pierson Dalton of Annapolis, MD; five grandchildren, one great grandson and a niece, Julie Gavin Fuchs of Lutherville, MD. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 11, 2001 at 11:00 AM at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church in Woodbrook, MD. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Dr., Easton, MD 21601 Arrangements are by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, Easton.