Christina Pederson

Christina Pederson, 82, of Underwood, died Friday, April 12, 2024 at her residence.

Christina Rae Taylor Pederson was born December 20, 1941 in South Berwick, Maine. She was adopted as a baby by George and Alice Taylor of Dover, New Hampshire where she grew up. In June of 1959 she graduated from Dover High School. In October of 1959 she went out West where she met her husband to be on November 11, Armistice Day. February 12, 1960, she married Duane Loren Pederson in Fort Lewis, WA and moved to Underwood in April of 1960. They were married for 58 years.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathi Jo (Rob) Skibness of Battle Lake and Michelle Alice (Matt) Hoen of Underwood; sons, Michael Duane (Patty) and Brian Edward both of Underwood; grandchildren, Alexis Kate (CJ Lofgren), of Bagley, MN, Alyana (Burgee) Boyum of Battle Lake, Austin (Haley) Skibness of Ashby, Robert Pederson of Pompano Beach, FL, Hunter and Chase of Fergus Falls, and Gavon and Madison Hoen of Underwood; great-grandsons, Cooper and Corbin Lofgren, Ezra Skibness; great-granddaughters, Presley and Letty Jo Boyum, and sister, Ruth Van Sickle of Portland, Maine. Christina is also survived by sisters-in-law, LeAnn (Verlyn) Dornburg, Delores Peterson of Underwood, and Larry Pederson of Dayton, OR, and former daughters-in-law, Tami and Chryl.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Duane; parents, George and Alice; sister, Shirley; sister-in-law, Janey and brother-in-law, Berdell Woessner; brother-in-law, LeRoy Peterson, and sister-in-law, Joyce Pederson.

A special note from Christina, "I have been so blessed by my four kids who have taken such good care of me since Duane died, my grandchildren always there for me and caring. Special friends, so many, many of you close and far away praying, giving, and caring so much. My in-laws family, LeAnn and Verlynn, Delores and Larry, who always included me in their lives. My special grandson, Gavon, who has brought me love and joy, always checking in on me, doing anything I need or want and being here so often. I have been so blessed in my life! Remember me as I was, "Chris."

Our dear mother tried her best to teach us Golden Rules for Living, by Miriam Keare

1.If you open it, close it.

2.If you turn it on, turn it off.

3.If you unlock it, lock it up.

4.If you break it, admit it.

5.If you can't fix it, call in someone who can.

6.If you borrow it, return it.

7.If you value it, take care of it.

8.If you make a mess, clean it up.

9.If you move it, put it back.

10.If it belongs to someone else, get permission to use it.

11.If you don't know how to operate it, leave it alone.

12.If it's none of your business, don't ask questions.

No services are being planned per Christina's wishes.

Burial will be at a later date at Pine Hill Cemetery in Brownfield, Maine in the family section.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com