William G. Pedersen, Jr.
March 19, 2011
William “Bill” Pedersen, Jr., 80, passed from this life into Heaven Saturday, March 19, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Des Moines. He was born April 20, 1930, to William, Sr., and Lucille (Wallace) Pedersen in Grinnell, Iowa.
Bill lived in Villisca and later attended North High School in Des Moines. He worked in the camera department at Younkers for over 20 years and retired from Ivy Photo. He enjoyed fishing, photography, gardening, and aviation.
Bill is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ann; children, Lea Anne (Ron) Falke, Sonja (Jon) Christofferson, Jon Pedersen and Michael Pedersen; 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; stepchildren, David Dawson and Paul Dawson; brother, Steve Pedersen; sister, Gloria (Jerry) Lang; as well as a host of other family and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, William I. Pedersen; and stepson, Mark Dawson.
Family will greet visitors from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at Hope Lutheran Church, 3857 E. 42nd Street, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church in loving memory of Bill.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kim Hearn
03/23/2011
Jon, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts during this very difficult time. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Rev. David Mumm
03/22/2011
Kathy and I wish to extend our condolences to you. We rejoice that Bill's suffering is ended, and that now He is eternally with our Lord in heaven. May the Lord bless and keep you in His care, now and always.
Carol Bond
03/22/2011
Jon Pedersen & Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. We know God is watching over him and my prayers are with all of you as well as your father.
God Bless!
Carol Bond (co-worker of Jon P. @ Principal Financial Group)
Claradell Shedd
03/21/2011
The halls of North High will be diminished with Bill's passing. Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends.
Claradell Shedd, Class of 1953
Sammamish, WA
Bill's 1948 class page:
http://ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1948(2008.60).html