Meet Our Caring Team

Shannon Gilbertson

Shannon Gilbertson

Licensed Funeral Director


Justin Turpie

Justin Turpie

Licensed Funeral Director


Gary Pearson

Gary Pearson

Advance Funeral Planner

Gary grew up in a farming community in the Red River Valley of Western Minnesota. Following his enlistment in the U.S. Army, he attended Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, earning bachelor’s degrees in business and English.


Since 2014, Gary has enjoyed educating people on the importance of funeral and memorial service advanced planning. He exercises great care to ensure that preferences are documented so that one’s wishes will be honored and the needs of loved ones will be met. He is honored to help bring peace of mind to individuals and loved ones through the completion of a meaningful plan.


Gary is a lifetime VFW Auxiliary Member and enjoys supporting various veteran causes and events. In his free time, Gary also likes biking and participating in water and winter sports. He and his wife reside in Stillwater, Minnesota. They enjoy spending time with their two daughters and two granddaughters at local parks or at “The Lake.”