5/2/2009
NEWS BRIEFS
Obituary: Les Pearson

Leslie Les Pearson, who started two fastener companies in Rockford, died April 25, 2009, at age 86.In 1949 he started Time Screw Manufacturing. In 1971, he founded Pearson Fastener Corp., which continues to manufacture fasteners.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lis; son, Brad Pearson; and daughter, Lisa Slingerland.

Messages to the family may be sent to Pearson Fastener, 1400 Samuelson Rd., Rockford, IL 61109-3607.