Pearl McKernan
1944 — 2024
Pearl Irene McKernan (Wright), 80, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Pearl was born on February 14, 1944 in Everett, WA to William (Barney) and Ruth Wright. Her sister, Marlaine (Olson), was born 7 years prior. Although they were 7 years apart they were very close and would stay in touch by going to lunches even up to a few years ago. In her twenties she worked for Simpson-Lee Paper in Lowell, WA. She met her future husband, Larry, through a mutual friend and spent their first date clam digging. They married in August 1970. In their early life together they would camp at Fort Casey, Wenberg, Deception Pass, and Squire Creek with their two daughters, Jennifer...