Pearson had worked for the team for over 50 years. He primarily prepared meals in the Dodger press dining area, named "Dave's Diner," and served everyone from team executives, broadcasters and the media. Dave Pearson recently told Bill Plaschke of the LA Times:
"The best part of my job is cooking food that makes people happy," he said. "If I can't get them my food, how am I going to make them happy?"
I can vouch for how happy his cooking can make you feel. I had the pleasure of enjoying a meal at "Dave's Diner" the onetime I worked the press box.