Obituary of Earl Ray Pardus

Pardus, Earl Ray of Burnsville, MN., passed 12/15/2014. Born 2/9/1930, Gary, IN. Son of the late Joseph Armitage and the late Myrtle Throckmorton. Survived by his sons, David, Barry, Paul and Brian; his grandchildren, Alexander, John, James, Alan, Craig and Hannah; his great grandchildren Shaunielle and Ryan; Married to Marilyn Ritacco and then Karen Jackson (Deceased). Graduated from Crown Point H.S. in Gary, IN in 1948. Navy Veteran during Korean War serving as a Gunners Mate 3C on LST-1122, Yokosuka, Japan. Worked for 19 years as a Jet Drill Operator for Reserve Mining Co., Babbitt, MN. Earl will be remembered for being a kind, caring and compassionate Father and Grandfather and was very well-liked by everyone with whom he came in contact. Earl's passions included hunting, fishing, hiking, broadway shows, & traveling to NYC Times Square and the Denver mountains. Flowers preferred through Flowerama (952) 432-4229. A Celebration of Earl's Life will be held Monday, December 22 at 11:00am at Rascal's, 7721 147th St. W. in Apple Valley.