April 7, 1931 — February 1, 2022
Saturday, April 9, 2022, 2:00 p.m. — Trinity United Methodist Church, Sequim, Washington
Visual Memories
Gathering Music: “Trauermarsch (Siegfried’s Funeral March),” by Richard Wagner [one of two musical selections requested by Pearletta]
Welcome: Pastor Joey Olson
The Call to Celebration
Leader: Friends, we have come here together to give thanks to God for Pearletta, and to celebrate her entry into life eternal.
People: We have come to share in the joy that the memories of Pearletta revive in our hearts, making her real within us.
Leader: We have also come to share our loneliness and sorrow because we love and miss Pearletta.
People: We have come to affirm our faith, to proclaim that life is more powerful than death, and that faith overcomes all fear.
Leader: And so we rejoice and give thanks.
People: For we know that nothing can separate us from the love of God, which is ours in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Leader: In the light of resurrection, let us worship God, the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer of our lives.
People: Blessed be the Lord our God, forever!
Opening Prayer: Pastor Joey Olson
Hymn 437: “This Is My Song,” by Lloyd Stone, Jean Sebelius
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 55:6-13; Kathleen Charters
Celebration of Life: Pastor Joey Olson
Psalm 23 (in unison): Lang Charters [one of two prayers requested by Pearletta]
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no evil; for you are with me;
your rod and your staff – they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence
of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow
me all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my
whole life long.
Hymn 117: “O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” by Isaac Watts, William Croft
Eulogy: Lawrence Charters (text of eulogy)
Sharing from Family and Friends: Pastor Joey Olson
Speakers: Lee Charters, Shara Mooney, Diane Romero, Rae Walz, Lang Charters
Special Music: “Have It All,” by Jason Mraz
Prayer of Committal: Pastor Joey Olson
The Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us;
and lead us, not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, forever. Amen.
Children’s Prayer (in unison): Lang Charters [one of two prayers requested by Pearletta]
Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my Soul to keep;
If I should die before I ‘wake,
I pray the Lord my Soul to take.
Benediction: Pastor Joey Olsen
Postlude: “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” by Johann Sebastian Bach; Pauline Olsen, organ
“1812 Overture” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky [one of two musical selections requested by Pearletta]
A special thanks go to:
- Sight and Sound Team: Curt Alexander, Patty Davis and Ken Lillagore
- Memorial Coordinators: Rae Walz and Judy Stevenfeldt
- Participating in today’s service:
- Pastor Joey Olson,
Trinity United Methodist Church - Donna Grubbs, Music Director
- Pauline Olsen, Organist
Video of memorial service:
Photos of Pearletta’s life prepared by Lee Charters (Lee restored and colorized many of these):
