Remembering Taylor Pearson: The community of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, is mourning the loss of Taylor Pearson, a beloved nurse, educator, colleague, daughter, and sister whose life embodied compassion, dedication, and kindness. Taylor’s passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who knew her — from her patients and students to her family and countless friends.
Taylor built a remarkable career rooted in caring for others. She served as a Registered Nurse (RN, BSN, PHN) at Simplicity Health in Saint Cloud, where she was admired for her clinical skill, empathy, and ability to connect deeply with patients. Her gentle presence and genuine concern made her not only a trusted healthcare professional but also a source of comfort and reassurance for many in their most vulnerable moments.
Her passion for nursing extended beyond patient care. Taylor also shared her knowledge and love for the profession as an Adjunct Faculty Member at St. Cloud Technical and Community College, where she mentored the next generation of nurses. Her students often spoke of her encouragement, patience, and the way she made complex lessons meaningful through compassion and real-world wisdom.
Before joining Simplicity Health, Taylor worked as a Case Manager at St. Croix Hospice, providing end-of-life care marked by grace and empathy, and as a Registered Nurse at CentraCare, where she began her professional nursing journey after first serving as a Nursing Assistant there.
Taylor’s educational path reflected her lifelong commitment to service. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Cloud State University and was a proud graduate of Sartell High School, where she first developed her love of helping others.
Those who knew Taylor remember her as a bright, kind soul whose laughter could fill a room and whose warmth could ease any worry. She was a devoted sister and daughter, always putting family first and bringing light to every gathering. To her friends and coworkers, she was the person you could always count on — a listening ear, a voice of calm, and a steady source of encouragement.
Taylor’s legacy is one of compassion, professionalism, and love. She touched lives in ways that will continue to ripple through her patients, her students, and everyone privileged to have known her.
As the community grieves, Taylor will be remembered not only for the care she provided but for the kindness she lived every day — a true nurse at heart, in every sense of the word.
Taylor Pearson, Sartell, Minn., Death
May her memory continue to inspire others to lead with empathy, to teach with patience, and to love without limits — just as Taylor did.
