Delores Elizabeth Pederson

Delores Elizabeth Pederson, age 83, of Blueberry Township, died Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Rose Haven Assisted Living residence in Menahga, Minnesota. Delores was born to August and Lempi (Carlson) Lalli on May 2, 1930 in Blueberry Township. She attended Menahga Schools graduating in 1948. She attended Abbott School of Nursing and graduated as a registered nurse in 1951. On March 26, 1951 she was united in marriage to Russell Pederson of Menahga. They had two children, Catherine Mary and Chris Jay. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church. Delores’s nursing skills were employed at several hospitals including Topeka, KS, St. Cloud, MN, and Fridley, MN. She also lovingly cared for their son Chris, who developed muscular dystrophy at an early age, until his death in 1980. Her family moved from Mounds View, MN to the lake home on lower Twin Lakes near Menahga in 1979. She was an avid gardener, painter, woodworker, birder, and enjoyed berry picking. Her greatest love was fishing, especially with her grandchildren. Open water or on the ice she mentored and competed with her hook and line. Delores and Russell were founding members of Blueberry Pines Golf Course. Delores was elected Blueberry Township Treasurer in 1985, the third generation “Lalli” to serve the position, retired in 2006 after 21 years of service. She enjoyed her many Twin Lake, neighbors and area friends and relatives. Her last four years as a residence at Rose Haven were a blessing. Delores is survived by a daughter, Catherine (Paul) Koski; grandchildren, Heather Marenco, Peter (Kelly) Koski, Cara Koski, and Benjamin (Kelly) Koski; great grandchildren Leo and Aria Marenco; niece, Susan (John) Streitz, nephew, Mark (Becky) Lalli; sisters-in-law, Anne, Dianne and Jan Pederson; and many nieces, nephews, and relatives; and 'darling dog' Barney. Delores was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell; son, Chris; and brother, Elmer. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at First English Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Steven A. Bruer will officiate. Honorary Pallbearers are the Staff at Rose Haven Assisted Living. Inurnment will be at Menahga City Cemetery.