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Pete Pedersen Obituary
Santa Anita racing officials said in a statement Wednesday that Pedersen died over the weekend due to complications suffered from a recent fall at his home.
Born in Washington state, Pedersen helped build the now-shuttered Longacres track that opened in 1933 near Seattle.
He worked for more than 60 years in various positions and presided over some of the industry's most prestigious events, including the inaugural Breeders' Cup in 1984 at Hollywood Park.
He was given the Eclipse Award of Merit in 2002. Three years later, he retired.
Pedersen is survived by his partner, Marlene Crain, and two sons from a prior marriage.
Copyright © 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Evette
August 13, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tessa D.
August 12, 2012
To the dear family of Pete Pedersen,
My condolences to you. May you pray to God and rely on him by reading the hope found in his word, at John 5 verses 28 and 29. I will pray for you.
Lorraine Denson
August 10, 2012
Friends of our God, though they may pass away, will never be forsaken. All those asleep who in God's memory stay, from death He will awaken.
Then we'll come to see all that life can be
Paradise eternally!
August 10, 2012
To the family of Mr. Pete Pedersen
May God give you peace, comfort and strength during this time of pain and sorrow.
Praying for you all during this time.
So sorry for your loss.
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Victoria&Andreas ~:~
August 9, 2012
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August 9, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the Pedersen family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
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