Pedersen, David Henry (1931 - 2023)

PEDERSEN, WOOD, KEAST, JORDAN, ISOM, KEMEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/29/2023 at 14:18:48

Name of deceased: David Henry Pedersen

Aged: 92 yrs, 8 mo, 28 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: Feb. 17, 1931; Omaha, Douglas County, IA

Died: Nov. 14, 2023; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023; First Baptist Church, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Son, Philip (spouse, Julie) Pedersen of Okoboji, IA; grandson, Joshua (wife, Courtney) Pedersen, and great-grandchildren, Jude, Henry & Baker, all of Glenwood, IA; granddaughter, Danielle (spouse, Angie) Wood, and great-grandsons, Finnegan and Oliver, all of Ankeny, IA; and

Daughter, Amy (spouse, Steve) Keast of Harlan, IA; granddaughters, Madison Keast of Omaha, NE and Ellen Keast of Washington, DC; and

Daughter, Andi (spouse, Chris) Jordan of Scottsdale, AZ; grandchildren, Meghan Jordan of San Francisco, CA, Rachel Jordan of Washington, DC, and Matthew Jordan of San Francisco, CA; and

Nephew: Brian (spouse, Theresa) Pedersen of Woodlands, TX; great-niece, Stephanie Pedersen of Seattle, WA and great-nephew, Christopher Pedersen of Seattle, WA; other family members and many friends.

Predeceased by: Parents, Henry W. Pedersen and Frances Marguerite (nee Isom) Pedersen; wife, Pat; brother, Donald; nephew, Jeffrey

Education: Graduated from Benson High School, Omaha, NE, Class of 1949; he was a star athlete at Creighton University, Omaha, NE, in both baseball and basketball. He graduated in 1954 from pharmacy school at Creighton.

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Patricia Louise Kemen; 1960; Chicago, IL

Employment: Following his 1954 graduation from pharmacy school at Creighton, Dave joined his father, Henry Pedersen, in his business at Kenwood Drug Store and then at Westgate Drug Store, both in Omaha. After his father died, Dave sold the Westgate Drug Store, but he continued to serve the community at other area stores. In 1972, Dave and Pat moved to Harlan, IA, where he leased and managed a pharmacy at Gibson's (later Pamida) for 22 years. In 1995, Dave opened a family business with his wife Pat, and children Phil and Amy: Dave's Pharmacy and Wellness, until 2005.

Hobbies/Interests: In the 1980s, Dave served for 8 years on the Harlan Community School Board of Education; later, he served 10 years on the Harlan City Council (2008-2018). He was named Shelby County Citizen of the Year in 2002 and was awarded the Creighton School of Pharmacy and Health Professions 2006 Alumni Merit Award Recipient. He volunteered for numerous service organizations, including being a founding member of the Mustard Seed, Shelby County Hospice, Shelby County Outreach, and Habitat for Humanity in Southwest Iowa. He served passionately on the Board of the Open Door Mission in Omaha, and for numerous community organizations in Harlan, IA.

Sources: pauleyjones.com