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Peder Omdal Obituary

A resident of Gonzales, Louisiana and native of Bow, Washington, passed away at 2:11 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Landmark of Baton Rouge. He was 89 years old. He retired from Texaco Refinery and was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, served in the Pacific Theatre and served on the U.S.S. Mississippi. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Monday, July 29, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting resumes on Tuesday, at First United Methodist Church of Gonzales, 224 W. Constitution St., from 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. Mark Goins. Burial in Hope Haven Garden of Memory. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Bertha C. Omdal; one daughter, Janene Stokes and husband, Keith; one son, Richard A. Omdal and wife, Mary Leah; one grandchild, Christian Arden Stokes; two step grandchildren: Melissa Istre and husband, Kevin and H. W. "Will" Barber IV; and one great granddaughter, Mary Caroline Istre. Preceded in death by his parents, Peder Martin and Anna Berntsen Omdal; one son, Brian Jay Omdal; one sister, Marie Omdal; and two brothers: Ben and Sanford Omdal. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Gonzales and Texaco Retirees Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First United Methodist Church of Gonzales, 224 W. Constitution St., Gonzales, LA 70737. Please visit the online guest book at www.ascensionfuneral.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 26 to Jul. 30, 2013.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Brenda & Peggy Berteau

July 30, 2013

Janene and Family,
My deepest sympathy to all the Family.
May God comfort all of you.

Valerie Rossi

July 29, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Robert Albert

July 29, 2013

Rick I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. You and your family will be in my prayers. God bless you and your family.

Connie McClendon

July 29, 2013

Aunty Bert & Family-
Our sincere condolences are sent at this time of the passing of Uncle Arden. You will be in our prayers. All our love, Jim, Eleanor & Delilah Omdal.

July 28, 2013

Aunty Bert & Family - Our sincere condolences are with you at this time. You will be in our prayers and we send all of you our love --
Jim, Eleanor and Delilah Omdal

July 28, 2013

The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi!

George Hilbish

July 27, 2013

There are not enough spaces to say how I feel and be able to write down,how much Pete will be missed. May God bless you all in this of sorrow.

July 26, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. May God 's peace wrap around you.

Patsy and Rick Farmer

July 26, 2013

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