MG Car Club of South Australia
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David Pearson
1/10/1924 - 28/12/2018
avid was a long time member of
this car club after joining in 1979.
Lovingly know as Daddy P. His love of
MG's started when son Anthony intro-
duced he and Joy to the club in 1979
whilst attending Ballarat National meet-
ing. The friendship and camaraderie he
witnessed was enough for the Pear-
son’s as a family to become lifelong
members.
Well known for his passion for Red
wine, David was always seen at meet-
ings with a glass or two to hand. Value
for money was his motto, AKA a cheap
Red!
David served the club as President for 2
terms 1985-1988 and together with Joy
spent many years co organizing many
social functions. Being avid National
Meeting entrants David and Joy to-
gether with Bob and Shelly Bazzica,
organized tours for the international
MGCC guests around Australia, follow-
ing the 19xx and 19xx Adelaide Na-
tional meetings. Both David a Joy were
awarded Life membership for their self-
less service to the Club.
Together with Anthony and Joy his MG
stable saw him own and restore, an
MGTC, TD, TF1500, Y sedan, MGA
1500 Coupe, Mg ZA Magnette,
MG1100 and a MGB
David, the only son of a baker, from
Surry England, joined the RAF during
the 2 nd World War and saw action in
North Africa, the Middle East and Italy.
After de-mobbing in 1945 he met and
married Joy in Sept 1948. Whilst work-
ing at Farnbourgh Aircarft Establishmet
in England, he was offered a position in
Australia at Weapons Research Estab-
lishment
( W R E )
Salisbury in
charge
of
the electri-
cal
work-
shops. They
subsequently emigrated to Australia on
the 13 th of Jan 1952 . Soon followed by
both sets of parents.
After leaving WRE in 1955 and An-
thony’s birth, he established an Electri-
cal business on Magil Rd, before mov-
ing on to setting up a couple of florist
shops opposite West Tce and Centen-
nial Park cemeteries. 10 yrs of working
365 days a year’ saw David and Joy
retire from florist sales to enjoy their
passion for travel. Dozens of self man-
aged overseas trips over 50 yrs fol-
lowed, covering all continents and
countries including many International
MG meetings. In his twilight years over-
seas cruises were their preferred travel.
His last was only a week before his
passing.
He is much loved and will be missed by
Joy, Anthony, Wenona (daughter-in-
law) and
Cara Pearson. (Grand-
daughter)
From Joy Pearson
I would like to thank all of you that sent
cards, brought flowers and attended
our Open House on the 13 th of January.
What a wonderful day. Over 70 beauti-
ful people and as many or more “Hugs”.
So heartwarming at a time like this.
My love to you all and remember I am a
great one for “Hugs” at any time.
Joy
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