Dorothy Francis Pedersen

Dorothy Pedersen 87 yrs. Old was born in Patchogue, Long Island, New York on Sept 7, 1926. Her parents were George and Edith Conwell of New York. She married my father, Nicholas Pedersen in 1945, he was born in Spain and came to the United States when he was 6 years old. Mrs. Pedersen and her husband lived in New York until 1974. They moved to Tampa, FL and she has resided here until her passing. Mr. Pedersen passed away in 1996.

Mrs. Pedersen had three children Mary Oliver of Tampa, Nicholas Pedersen of Tampa, Shirley Mashburn and son-in-law Randall Mashburn of Greenville, TN. Three grandchildren Adam Oliver, Tasha Mashburn, and Tabitha Mashburn. Surviving siblings, a sister Gladys Cardemone and a brother –in-law Richie Cardemone.

Mrs. Pedersen “Dot” was a loving mother and grandmother. She devoted her life to thinking of their welfare above her own. She will be missed by those who know her and loved her. She had overcome many hardships and always had a smile on her face. She didn’t complain much even when she was in pain. She was a Christian and a good woman. She is with her Heavenly Father now and forever.

*Read Psalm 23 (1-6)

* Play “He is Risen Today”

Mrs. Pedersen had 6 siblings, James Conwell, George Conwell, Jr., Gladys Cardemone, Katherine Murch and Jane Jones.

It is hard to sum up a person’s lifetime in a few words or sentences. Her’s was loving, caring and nurturing. “Momma” loved to watch television especially old movies. She enjoyed going out to eat and enjoyed spending time with her family. She liked looking at magazines and popping her “bubble wrap”, it also helped out with her arthritis. She enjoyed going to Wal-Mart and shopping weekly. Adam, her grandson 16 was the main man in her life. She talked of him often and was so proud of him now that he is learning how to drive. Mary she depended on her as her lifeline. She took mom to the stores, doctors, emergency room and for tests at the hospital. Mary and momma had a special bond one that death will not break.

My mother was a remarkable woman and a strong-willed person. She took care of herself and my brother after my father’s passing. She managed her life well and was living with my brother until the last month independently on her own. She cooked, cleaned, and took care of herself and her home. She enjoyed her independence and the comfort of being home.

The last month was difficult for her and her children. She was in and out of hospitals and nursing homes. She is with God now and has found peace.