Minneapolis, Minnesota
PEDERSON, Robert A., Airman 1st Class, age 19, of Whiteman AFB, Missouri, tragically killed on April 3, 2010 in a motor-cycle accident. Preceded in death by father, Bret Pederson. Survived by mother, Mary Christensen, and stepfather, Wade Christensen; grandparents, Ruth Pederson, Nick Kishish, Curt and Jean Christensen; special aunt, Debbie Davidson; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday, April 8, with visitation one hour prior to service, all at: Washburn-McReavy, Hillside Chapel, 2610 19th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, Minn. 55418. (612)781-1999.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Can't Believe it. I went to high school with Robbie and saw him at Best Buy as he was selling awesome tv's to customers. Gonna miss u buddy.
Mike
April 30, 2010 | Midlothian, VA
Mary and Family,
My heart and tears go out to you as I too am a proud mother of a son named Robert who was also in the Air Force and died 2 years ago in a motorcycle accident. Not knowing you at all, right now I feel so close to you. If I can ever be there for you in anyway please call me day or night. Please take care of yourself and know that you are not alone. I will be thinking of you.
Kim Guilfoil
Gold Star Mom
612-964-6407
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Kim Guilfoil
April 13, 2010 | Chanhassen, MN
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Melanie Nygord (Cunningham)
April 09, 2010 | Crystal, MN
Mary & Wade - the kids (Harrison & Reagan) don't remember a lot about our time together in Germany, but occasionally we will talk about how we would do things with you guys and how they would have fun with Robbie. We were all very sorry to hear about this and you have been in our thoughts and prayers.
Marty Bush
April 08, 2010 | Rock Island, IL
I can't imagine the pain and great sense of loss you must be feeling - the loss of a child is just not the way things should be. Although I didn't know Rob, I feel like I did since I, too have a son in the Air Force and know that same sense of pride I know you felt. Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult hour.
Dave Van Nest
April 08, 2010 | Port Byron, IL
I do not know Robert nor your family.....I only wish to offer you my deepest and heartfilled condolenses. My heart and prayers are with you during this difficult and painful time. I pray that somehow, someway and someday that you will find peace.
Proud Mother of an Airman
Blaine, MN
Tammy W
April 08, 2010 | Blaine, MN
I was sadden to hear of Robbie's death. I was his high school counselor and always admired his fun nature and upbeat spirit. He always talked about the air force so I'm glad he got to follow his dream.
Barbara Stout
April 08, 2010 | Midlothian, VA
Crista Parker
April 08, 2010 | Whiteman AFB, MO
I hope any member of the family is able to read this. I worked with (Papa November, as I know him), and want you to know that Robert Pederson was the best Airman I have ever had the privilege to work with. We will all miss him, and I will hold myself and every other person serving our Air Force to the same standard that Papa November held himself to. God Bless.
April 08, 2010