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PEDERSON, Martha Louise

August 29, 1919 — September 21, 2014

Martha was born in Elbow Saskatchewan, one of 8 children. The Pederson family moved to Weldon, Saskatchewan during the Depression, then to Vancouver in 1942 where she worked for the Lutheran Church and studied Early Childhood Education at UBC. She also attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in Saskatchewan. In 1953 she answered the call to Mission work for the Lutheran Church, in Zululand South Africa where she taught and looked after 20 Missionary’s children. In 1967 Martha returned to Canada where she continued working for the Church and teaching children in many cites throughout Western Canada. She moved to Kelowna in 1990.

She will always be known as ‘Aunt Martha’ to many Family and Friends throughout the world. The Lutheran Church, Children, and Family were her calling in life and she remained dedicated to these until her passing. She always felt ‘Blessed’. But so do those that knew her.

Martha is survived by sister in law Harriet Pederson, brother-in-law Harold Anderson, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Christ Lutheran Church, 2091 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made Payable to ELCIC – Global Missions, mail cheques to Christ Lutheran Church, 2091 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC V1Y 3J2. For those wishing to send a condolence, photos or share memories, may do so by scrolling down this page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 2:00 pm

Location
Christ Lutheran Church

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The service for PEDERSON, Martha Louise is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 2:00 pm . Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Christ Lutheran Church

2091 Gordon Drive Kelowna, BC

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  • Dennis Soggie says:
    October 8, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    I remember riding in the bobslay as a child and sitting by Martha holding a cowhide robe over us to protect us from the cold,when she visited my parents on the farm .

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