Signora (Sig) Alison Pierceall: A Lover of the Beatles, Ruth Lake, Her Family, and Life

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Signora (Sig) Alison Pierceall
November 28, 1951 – March 31, 2023

Signora (Sig) Alison Pierceall passed away peacefully at age 71 in Fortuna, CA on March 31, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Sig was born on November 28, 1951 in Valley City, North Dakota to Ruby Kiser McClure, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her sisters; Lorraine McClure Williamson, Tracy McClure Ferguson, Monica McClure Miller; Cindy Wilson Voge, and brother Larry McClure; their families and her many nieces and nephews. Sig was preceded in death by her sister Floydell McClure Flores, and her adoptive father Floyd McClure. Sig moved with her family to Santa Clara, CA in 1964, where she graduated from Buchser High School in 1969. She then received her 4 year degree from DeAnza College in Santa Clara.

Sig met the love of her life, Rick Lane Pierceall in 1969, and married him on January 24, 1970. The two had been married for 43 amazing years before Rick passed away in 2013. Sig is also survived by her 3 children; Brandon Pierceall of Roseville, Shelby Pierceall of Fortuna, and Cathy Powell Peralta of Discovery Bay, as well as her 3 grandsons; Alex (33), Cody (30) & Chase (25) Peralta, and 4 great grandkids; Landon, Calum, Levi and Kalia Peralta. The most important thing to Sig in her life was her family and she showed it every chance she could.

Sig proudly retired from The Farm Shop in Ferndale after many years as the shop’s bookkeeper and partial owner of the business. She worked with others who were not only coworkers, they were family.

Sig had many more loves that enriched her life. She was a music lover of a variety of music, but if you knew Sig, you knew her very Favorites were John, Paul, George and Ringo. -The Beatles- She has an entire room in her home dedicated to this band. Another love of Sig’s was the family property at Ruth Lake.15 great years were spent with family and friends at the lake, fishing and hanging out on the family pontoon, listening to music and playing games on the deck overlooking the lake. She took pride in their Ruth Lake ‘home away from home’, and made it an open and inviting place for everyone. Sig also had great love for her very special friend; her “grand dog” Macy. They were the best of friends and spent many years by each other’s side.

Sig was a Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, and she loved her life. She was rarely seen without a smile on her face and a kind word or nice conversation. She made friends very easily, and was the kind of person who was fun to be around. She was a very important part of everyone’s lives, in which her own life brought us endless joy, laughter, and love. We all have great gratitude to have had her bless our lives. Sig will be deeply missed by all who knew her! She will forever be remembered with LOVE. All you Need is Love.

Funeral services will be held for Sig on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 12:00 pm at Goble’s Fortuna Mortuary, 560 12th St. A reception will immediately follow the service until 4:00 pm in the chapel at Gobles Mortuary. All friends and family are welcome to attend. This is a celebration of Sig’s life, and our family wants everyone to do just that. Celebrate! The service is Beatles themed, so if you have anything of your own to share, please feel free to wear/bring it. Thank you all for being a part of this wonderful woman’s life.

Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com. Flower arrangements can be made with Garcia’s Florist in Fortuna, 707-725-6792.