David Peden Obituary
David H. Peden was born on Nov. 2, 1935, in Canby, Minn., to Maurice and Pearl (Heaton) Peden. He graduated from Gary, S.D., High School in 1953 and from South Dakota State College in 1957. In June 1957, David married Carol Willaford in Brookings, S.D.
David worked as an engineer for FMC Corporation for much of his life, and retired from Cordova Chemicals in Muskegon, Mich., where he served as a certified waste site manager. David was very active with theater and music with the Muskegon Civic Theatre and his church choir.
In 2011, he married Joan Wilcox in Rochester. In 2015, they moved to The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester, where he was appointed as a member of the council. He enjoyed singing, music and sharing stories with his friends and family.
David is survived by his wife, Joan Wilcox; sons, David (Sandra) Peden, Mark (Susan) Peden, Drew Peden, David Nelson; daughter Kristine (Patrick) Stokes; grandchildren, Ariana, Jessica, Kevin and Jake; brother, Wendell (Carol) Peden; sisters, Edythe (Bill) Cascini, Arlyce (Wayne) Sebastian, Millie Bullock and Ruth Whipp.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Carol Peden; and his sister, Vivian Phillips.
A family service will be held in Gary, S.D.
To share a special memory or condolence, please visit ranfranzandvinefh.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your charity of choice in memory of Dave.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901 507-289-3600 ranfranzandvinefh.com
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Mark Peden
April 21, 2016
From the Western Peden - Mark,
You brought me out to California in 1979 and I never moved west of the Rockies since. I love the west and am glad you visited us a number of times in Utah. You were (and are) a great father and man, sharing with me our math and science aptitudes, sports interests and love of laughter. Susan, Kevin, Jessica, Ben and I extend our love to you and Mom, now reunited in a greater place. Be at peace.
Love,
Mark
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