Gerald PEDERSON

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PEDERSON: Gerald Lyle Pederson born in Minnedosa, April 1, 1932 son of the late Arthur and Pearl Pederson passed away April 15, 2013 in the Minnedosa Health Centre. His first six years were spent on a farm near Minnedosa and the rest of his life mainly on the home farm at Newdale. He took his schooling in Newdale, belonged to Air Cadets, was an avid ball player and in later years worked on Lee’s farm, Murray Elliot Road construction and in Waddell Motors. In 1955 he married Shirley Fisher, daughter of Norman and Violet Fisher of Alexander, and in 1957 moved to the family farm after the death of his father. Gerald’s mid years found him at the curling rink as an avid bonspieler, caretaker and organizer of social events. He was a councilor for the R.M. of Strathclair and also the R.M. of Harrison when he and Shirley moved into town. As a board member of the United Grain Growers, the Hudson Bay Route Association and an interest in the Canadian Wheat Board, he enjoyed meeting people. He organized and played in the country and western band “The Rhythmaires” from 1965-1985. He and his members toured many places in southwestern Manitoba. His greatest passion was farming which he was able to take part in until this year. He is survived by his wife Shirley, son Rodney (Barb) and grandchildren Nicole (Dwayne) Hopkins and Darren of Medicine Hat, AB; son Dwight (Donna) of Minneapolis, MN; son Delbert (Kim) of Newdale; sister Shirley (Graham) Switzer of Newdale; brother-in-law Calvin (Joan) Fisher and sister-in-law Bernice (Art) Atkinson of Brandon, plus nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Friday, April 19th in the Newdale United Church with burial in Newdale North Cemetery.

As published in Brandon Sun on May 04, 2013