Jeffrey Gordon Pedersen, age 60, passed away suddenly on February 09, 2014 from an extended illness.
Jeff was born in Jamestown, North Dakota on April 15, 1953 to Blanche and Gordon Pedersen. He attended Bishop Gilmore Elementary School, graduating from Helena High School in June of 1971. He attended the University of Montana after graduation. Jeff always believed that The Griz were the best team. Some members of his family thought otherwise.
After high school Jeff worked for many employers in the construction industry, which was his job of choice. Realizing that the construction industry and raising a family rarely went hand in hand he began his career at the United States Post Office where he worked as a Letter Carrier for 33 years. Jeff retired in May of 2008.
Jeff met Diane, the love of his life, when she was a freshman in high school when a friend arranged a blind date. On that first date Jeff told Diane, "I am going to marry you some day" and he did on August 11, 1973. For 41 years Jeff and Diane have walked together facing the trials and tribulations of life.
Jeff and Diane were blessed with the birth of their first daughter, Michelle on December 23, 1977. Sadly God called Michelle home at age 22. On January 6, 1980 Jeff and Diane's second daughter Kristy was born. Jeff was so proud of the beautiful woman, wife and mother she has become.
Jeff's hobbies included playing golf, bowling, snow skiing and spending countless hours of joy with his family and friends. Jeff played the guitar and would sing to his daughters for hours until his fingers were so sore he needed to stop.
His father Gordon, his daughter Michelle, his grandparent's Fred and Marie Pedersen, Sam and Julia Walzak and his in-laws Richard and Helen Richter, precedes Jeff in death.
He is survived by his wife Diane, daughter Kristy Klein (Josh) of Helena, his mother Blanche of Helena, his sisters Julie Smith (David) of Sandpoint Idaho, Jane Hayden of Helena, Jody Reisbeck (Kelly) of Helena, Richard Richter (Nancy) of Kennewick, Washington and his granddaughter Makayla Klein, the second love of his life. Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive him.
Our husband, father, grandpa, son, brother and friend was a kind, loving, stubborn and fun person all rolled into one. He will forever be in our hearts.
There will be a family and friends service from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 North Montana Ave, Helena. Funeral Liturgy will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home with a reception following immediately after in the Banquet Hall at the Funeral home.
Jeff was born in Jamestown, North Dakota on April 15, 1953 to Blanche and Gordon Pedersen. He attended Bishop Gilmore Elementary School, graduating from Helena High School in June of 1971. He attended the University of Montana after graduation. Jeff always believed that The Griz were the best team. Some members of his family thought otherwise.
After high school Jeff worked for many employers in the construction industry, which was his job of choice. Realizing that the construction industry and raising a family rarely went hand in hand he began his career at the United States Post Office where he worked as a Letter Carrier for 33 years. Jeff retired in May of 2008.
Jeff met Diane, the love of his life, when she was a freshman in high school when a friend arranged a blind date. On that first date Jeff told Diane, "I am going to marry you some day" and he did on August 11, 1973. For 41 years Jeff and Diane have walked together facing the trials and tribulations of life.
Jeff and Diane were blessed with the birth of their first daughter, Michelle on December 23, 1977. Sadly God called Michelle home at age 22. On January 6, 1980 Jeff and Diane's second daughter Kristy was born. Jeff was so proud of the beautiful woman, wife and mother she has become.
Jeff's hobbies included playing golf, bowling, snow skiing and spending countless hours of joy with his family and friends. Jeff played the guitar and would sing to his daughters for hours until his fingers were so sore he needed to stop.
His father Gordon, his daughter Michelle, his grandparent's Fred and Marie Pedersen, Sam and Julia Walzak and his in-laws Richard and Helen Richter, precedes Jeff in death.
He is survived by his wife Diane, daughter Kristy Klein (Josh) of Helena, his mother Blanche of Helena, his sisters Julie Smith (David) of Sandpoint Idaho, Jane Hayden of Helena, Jody Reisbeck (Kelly) of Helena, Richard Richter (Nancy) of Kennewick, Washington and his granddaughter Makayla Klein, the second love of his life. Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive him.
Our husband, father, grandpa, son, brother and friend was a kind, loving, stubborn and fun person all rolled into one. He will forever be in our hearts.
There will be a family and friends service from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 North Montana Ave, Helena. Funeral Liturgy will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home with a reception following immediately after in the Banquet Hall at the Funeral home.
Jeffrey Gordon Pedersen, age 60, passed away suddenly on February 09, 2014 from an extended illness.
Jeff was born in Jamestown, North Dakota on April 15, 1953 to Blanche and Gordon Pedersen. He attended Bishop Gilmore Elementary School, graduating from Helena High School in June of 1971. He attended the University of Montana after graduation. Jeff always believed that The Griz were the best team. Some members of his family thought otherwise.
After high school Jeff worked for many employers in the construction industry, which was his job of choice. Realizing that the construction industry and raising a family rarely went hand in hand he began his career at the United States Post Office where he worked as a Letter Carrier for 33 years. Jeff retired in May of 2008.
Jeff met Diane, the love of his life, when she was a freshman in high school when a friend arranged a blind date. On that first date Jeff told Diane, "I am going to marry you some day" and he did on August 11, 1973. For 41 years Jeff and Diane have walked together facing the trials and tribulations of life.
Jeff and Diane were blessed with the birth of their first daughter, Michelle on December 23, 1977. Sadly God called Michelle home at age 22. On January 6, 1980 Jeff and Diane's second daughter Kristy was born. Jeff was so proud of the beautiful woman, wife and mother she has become.
Jeff's hobbies included playing golf, bowling, snow skiing and spending countless hours of joy with his family and friends. Jeff played the guitar and would sing to his daughters for hours until his fingers were so sore he needed to stop.
His father Gordon, his daughter Michelle, his grandparent's Fred and Marie Pedersen, Sam and Julia Walzak and his in-laws Richard and Helen Richter, precedes Jeff in death.
He is survived by his wife Diane, daughter Kristy Klein (Josh) of Helena, his mother Blanche of Helena, his sisters Julie Smith (David) of Sandpoint Idaho, Jane Hayden of Helena, Jody Reisbeck (Kelly) of Helena, Richard Richter (Nancy) of Kennewick, Washington and his granddaughter Makayla Klein, the second love of his life. Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive him.
Our husband, father, grandpa, son, brother and friend was a kind, loving, stubborn and fun person all rolled into one. He will forever be in our hearts.
There will be a family and friends service from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 North Montana Ave, Helena. Funeral Liturgy will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home with a reception following immediately after in the Banquet Hall at the Funeral home.
Jeff was born in Jamestown, North Dakota on April 15, 1953 to Blanche and Gordon Pedersen. He attended Bishop Gilmore Elementary School, graduating from Helena High School in June of 1971. He attended the University of Montana after graduation. Jeff always believed that The Griz were the best team. Some members of his family thought otherwise.
After high school Jeff worked for many employers in the construction industry, which was his job of choice. Realizing that the construction industry and raising a family rarely went hand in hand he began his career at the United States Post Office where he worked as a Letter Carrier for 33 years. Jeff retired in May of 2008.
Jeff met Diane, the love of his life, when she was a freshman in high school when a friend arranged a blind date. On that first date Jeff told Diane, "I am going to marry you some day" and he did on August 11, 1973. For 41 years Jeff and Diane have walked together facing the trials and tribulations of life.
Jeff and Diane were blessed with the birth of their first daughter, Michelle on December 23, 1977. Sadly God called Michelle home at age 22. On January 6, 1980 Jeff and Diane's second daughter Kristy was born. Jeff was so proud of the beautiful woman, wife and mother she has become.
Jeff's hobbies included playing golf, bowling, snow skiing and spending countless hours of joy with his family and friends. Jeff played the guitar and would sing to his daughters for hours until his fingers were so sore he needed to stop.
His father Gordon, his daughter Michelle, his grandparent's Fred and Marie Pedersen, Sam and Julia Walzak and his in-laws Richard and Helen Richter, precedes Jeff in death.
He is survived by his wife Diane, daughter Kristy Klein (Josh) of Helena, his mother Blanche of Helena, his sisters Julie Smith (David) of Sandpoint Idaho, Jane Hayden of Helena, Jody Reisbeck (Kelly) of Helena, Richard Richter (Nancy) of Kennewick, Washington and his granddaughter Makayla Klein, the second love of his life. Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive him.
Our husband, father, grandpa, son, brother and friend was a kind, loving, stubborn and fun person all rolled into one. He will forever be in our hearts.
There will be a family and friends service from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 North Montana Ave, Helena. Funeral Liturgy will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home with a reception following immediately after in the Banquet Hall at the Funeral home.
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