Pierson, Grace E. age 83, of Columbia Heights, passed away April 25, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, John T.; siblings, Frank, Joe, Patrick and Carolyn Scalzo. Survived by children, David (Cathy), James, Thomas, Mary (Ronald) Hanson, Paul (Rachel), Karen (John) Gapinski; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sister, Marie Garretson; brother, Stephen (Rose) Scalzo; many nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Monday, May 1st with visitation 1 hour prior at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 701 Fillmore St. NE, Mpls. Visitation also 4-8 PM Sunday, April 30 at: Washburn-McReavy.com Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828 2901 Johnson St. N.E.