Shirley Pederson

Shirley Lynn Pederson, 90, of Eleva, died on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Chippewa Valley Hospital, in Durand.
She was born on Dec. 12, 1926, in Eau Claire, to James and Ruby (Adams) Harvey. She grew up on her family’s farm in rural Mondovi and graduated from Mondovi High School. Shirley worked as a waitress and at Howard Insurance as a secretary.
She was united in marriage to Melvin Pederson in Eleva. They ran a dairy farm in rural Eleva for many years. Melvin died on Nov. 25, 2000.
Shirley was a longtime member of Central Lutheran Church, Mondovi. She enjoyed listening to Gaithers hymns while doing puzzles or crocheting. She also loved camping and traveling. She was an excellent cook and made the world’s best lefse and potato salad (according to her family). Most of all, she will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.
Shirley is survived by her four children, Roger (Debbie) Pederson of Columbia, Mo, Mary (Joe) Ward of Durand, Jim (Jean) Pederson of Eau Claire, Robert (Chris) Pederson of Eleva; 10 grandchildren, Geremy, Scott, Heather, Jamie, John, Jim, Katy, Megan, Samantha and Martha; 12 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; son, Gerald Pederson; grandson, Joel Ward; parents; two sisters; four brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, at Central Lutheran Church, Mondovi, with Reverend Rolf Morck officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, at Kjentvet-Smith Funeral Home, Mondovi, and at the church for one hour prior to the service.
Online condolences may be shared at www.kjentvet-smithfuneralhome.com.