PEDERSON, John 1860 - 1947

PEDERSON, JOHNSON, REVENES, HAUGEN, HEGNA, SUBY

Posted By: Betsy Monson Roberts (email)
Date: 11/2/2018 at 14:08:14

John Pederson, age 87, a retired farmer, passed away following a heart attack Monday, December 8, 1947 at his home. He is survived by his wife and eleven living children including Leonard and Mrs. Borgina Johnson, living at home; Arthur of Hallock, MN, Edward and Carl of Minneapolis, MN; Mrs. O.M. Revenes (Emma) of Woodburn, OR; Mrs. Carl Haugen (Sarah) of St. Paul, MN; Harry from Hardy; Clester of Fullerton, CA; Mrs. Oscar Hegna (Fern) from Hayfield, MN and Valborg (Mrs. E.A. Suby) of Whitewater, WI. His daughter Thelma passed away many years ago.

Mr. Pederson was always interested in all school and civic enterprises. For a time after moving to town he was engaged in the mercantile business and serviced the city as mayor.

Mr. Pederson was a well-known resident of Bode for 71 years. He was born in Norway and came to Humboldt County as a child. He was married in the old Lutheran church in Bode November 6, 1881 where he was active since the age of 16. He was the last surviving member who signed the original church constitution.

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