Meet Our Caring Team
Shannon Gilbertson
Licensed Funeral Director
Justin Turpie
Licensed Funeral Director

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.”

