Peder Lauritz Pedersen

91 year old, Peder Lauritz Pedersen of Wheatfield, passed away January 5, 2013 at his home with his loving family around him.

On August 10, 1921 Peder was born to Thorvald & Johanne Petrine (Nee: Ovnbukt) Pedersen in Kristiansund N. Norway. He served in the Norwegian Navy during WWII. On July 2, 1949 Peder married Ruth Johanne Hovde in Norway. He brought his family to America in 1963. Peder was a painter for Local Union 77, Salt Lake City, Utah. Peder was a member of the Sons of Norway. He enjoyed fishing, soccer, camping, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.

Peder is survived by his: wife: Ruth Johanne of 63 ½ years, children: Tor Ole (Bigatte) Pedersen of Sweden, Per Helge (Eva Fries) Pedersen of Denmark, Heidi Johanne (Dick) Jarvis of Wheatfield, 12 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews, and special sister-in-law: Johanne ‘Lita’ Richins of Utah and brother-in-law: Harold (Gullave) Hovde of Norway.

Peder was preceded in death by his parents, and two sons: Bjorn Hovde Pedersen and Gunnar Alf Pedersen, and great-granddaughter: Emma.

Friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in DeMotte. Services will take place on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at the Cemetery of the Resurrection in DeMotte.

In lieu of flowers donations to St. Anthony’s Hospice.

Boersma Funeral Home has been trusted with these arrangements.