In his younger years, Pearse was very involved in cross country and other activities at his local school. As he grew older, he would go on to become a college student studying at the University of Washington.
Pearse was a person who touched the heart of many people. He had what many would call a "heart of gold" and a smile that was very contagious. This smile can be seen in practically every picture taken of him since he was a baby.
Pearse was a true Pacific Northwestern. He was born at the Centralia Providence hospital and would forever call Washington his home. As someone who would later become an avid hiker and explorer, he found the perfect place to do just that.