Pederson, Elmer 1887 - 1945

PEDERSON, HANSEN, BENHOW

Posted By: Betsy Monson (email)
Date: 9/18/2018 at 14:07:36

Elmer Pederson, prominent Bode farmer passed away July 14 following a heart attack suffered while working on a farm near Livermore. Pederson was actively interested in the eradication of weeds and was assisting with this work when he was stricken. Dr. Newman of Bode was called and Pederson passed away in the doctor's auto before he reached Bode.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the Lutheran Church in Bode with the Rev. Martin Trygstad officiating.

He is survived by his wife Bertha and five children: O.L. of Bode; George of Fraelich, IA; Colene of Wichita, KS; Mrs. Irene Hansen of Wilimington, CO; Mrs. Betty Lou Benhow of San Pedro, CA; one brother, Norman of Bode and one sister Mrs. F.S. DeVony of Chicago.

31 Jul 1945 Humboldt Republican