Shirley Joan Pederson

Shirley Pederson passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the age of 86.

Shirley Joan Pederson, 86, of Baudette MN, formerly of Roosevelt, MN was

received by the Lord on Thursday, April 22, 2016 at the Baudette Hospital.

A celebration of Shirley‛s life will be held at Mt. Carmel Church in Roosevelt, MN

on May 7 at 3:00 PM. Burial will follow the service at Silent City Cemetery in

Roosevelt. A Visitation/Prayer Service will be at Helgeson‛s funeral home in

Warroad on May 6 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

Shirley was born on January 31, 1930 in Kimball, MN, the daughter of the late

Clarence and Ellen Magnuson. She was united in marriage to Sidney Pederson on

June 30, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN. They then came back to Roosevelt where they

farmed certified seed potatoes.

Although Shirley held many different jobs during her time on this Earth she was

best known for her cooking and baking. She cooked at the Roosevelt Cafe, for the

crew who worked on the farm, for deer camps as well as many years at the

Warroad Care Center. Shirley also worked at the bakery in Warroad and Marvin

Windows. One thing we can all say is she was kind to everyone, helpful to anyone in

need and gave unconditional love. She was busy from sun up to sun down whether it

be in the kitchen, the fields, the garden or at work.

Shirley was preceded in death by her great granddaughter BreAnna; husband Sidney, son David, mother and

father, two sisters and one brother. She is survived by four daughters, Susan Fish

of Moorhead, Lori (Mike) Morgan of Roosevelt, Nancy Pederson of Roosevelt and

Mary(Mike) Johnson of Baudette and two brothers Duane Johnson and John

Johnson.Shirley had 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 5 great great

grandchildren. Out of all of these grandchildren there were 5 sets of twins.

In lieu of flowers the family you like you to bring/send balloons to the celebration of Shirley's life.

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