Arthur Pederson

Pederson, Arthur M.
Services for Arthur Morris Pederson, age 86, of Oak Park Heights, will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 11:00am at the Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater. Visitation will be from 5-9pm on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, and also one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be private at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Mr. Pederson died on February 18, 2007, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 8, 1920 in Madison, Minnesota to Andrew and Matilda (Volan) Pederson. Art was a loving dad of Michael (Karen), Bonnie (Lari) Adkins, and Mark (Diane); adoring grandpa to Michael, Nicole, Sherry, Danielle, Jeff, Crystal, and Trevor; great-grandpa to Tony, Teci, Jesse, Stefanee, Zack, Tessa, Rachel, Jared, Riley, Hannah, Evan, and one anticipated great-grandchild. Loving brother of Marvin, Palmer, Stanley, Alice, Mildred, Freda, and Marci. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Art was a 20 year resident of Raymie Johnson Estates in Oak Park Heights, where he developed many special friendships. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family, as well as sharing stories, telling jokes, and talking Norwegian. He had a quick witt and a special love of music and playing his guitar. Art served in the Navy during WWII. Special thanks to Debbie, Meta, and the caring staff at Hospice of the Twin Cities. Memorials can be given to Hospice of the Twin Cities, 10405 6th Avenue N. Suite 250, Plymouth, MN 55441. Arrangements by Bradshaw Funeral & Cremation Services, 651-439-5511.