Mr. Elmer Pederson of Melita passed away at the Deloraine Health Centre on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the age of 89.
He was predeceased by his father, Elling Pederson and mother, Gina Pederson and mother, Pauline Thompson; brothers and sisters: Art, Wilfred, Gladys, Mabel, Mary, Lloyd, Johnny, and Bruce.
Elmer is survived by his wife of 63 years Betty Pederson; son, Brian (Alley) Pederson and their sons, Caleb and Braden; daughter Norma Jean (Terry) Tilbury and their children Jayden (Haley) and Brooke (Jacob); son Barry (Wendy) Pederson; siblings: Jessie, Wayne, Roy (Ruth), Donna, Anne, Gordon (Audrey), Jack (Suzanne), and Brian (Maureen).
A public graveside service to celebrate Elmer’s life was held on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from the Melita Cemetery, Melita, MB.
Donations may be given to the Canadian Cancer Society, 415 1st Street East Brandon, MB. R7A 2W8, Arthritis Society, 100A-1465 Buffalo Place, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1L8 or to the Melita Lions Club, Box 852 Melita, MB. R0M 1L0
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