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Sharon Pedersen Obituary

Born June 10, 1942 in Hibbing, MN Passed away March 25, 2011 after a courageous battle with COPD. Survived by daughters, Pamela Lynn (Keith) Signer, and Kristi Lee Culp, and son, Brian Dale Pedersen; 7 grandchildren, Joshua, Shawna, Katie, Candice, Richie, Channing, and Ryan; 3 great-grandchildren, Tayler, Elliot, and Maggie; brother Jerry LaMere, and sister, June Foster; former husbands, Allan Simmons, and Bjarne Pedersen; and longtime companion, Chuck Mokres. Memorial service Friday, April 1st at Maple-wood Covenant Church, 2691 White Bear Ave. N. Maplewood, MN 55109. Visitation 10:15-11:00, with service at 11 AM.

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Published by Pioneer Press from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2011.

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Michael Ferderer

March 21, 2020

A nice and good lady wand above all wife to my friend Bjarne!

April 6, 2011

Sharon was a dear friend. We were in high school together & have kept in youch all these years. She will be deeply missed.JoAnn Thronson

Pamela and Michael Ferderer

March 31, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pamela Signer

March 31, 2011

I am at a loss for words after just losing my precious mother but am comforted by the fact that she is with us all in spirit and watching from above and we will be reunited one day! She was a great mom

March 30, 2011

Sharon was one of my closest friends in high school. We had a group of friends that had such a close bonding with each other, that no times together will be forgotten. This picture of Sharon is the smile we always saw. She will be missed. (Sharon Zezel, Hibbing MN)

Kathy Sullivan Lessman

March 29, 2011

Sharon and I ran around together all through school.We share many memories, e-mails, FB and telephone conversations reminiscing about the good old days. I will miss talking to my friend,Sharon.

Roger Schwinghammer

March 29, 2011

I worked with Sharon at Burlington Northern. Sharon is one of the few women at 55 that could wear a ponytail and look good! She talked about her children often and was very proud of them and her grandchildren. She was a wonderful person - great Lady!

Terry and Thomas Leier

March 28, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Brad Foster

March 28, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

March 27, 2011

This is how I like to remember you Sharon, with that beautiful big smile!
May God Bless You and Keep You.

Your friend
Judy Chambers (Kalispell, Montana)

Bjarne Pedersen

March 27, 2011

Great picture! You were a doll, and a great wife. We will all miss you. May God take care of you.

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