Ardis enjoyed cross stitching, fishing, watching baseball and football.
Ardis was preceded in death by parents, Iver and Margaret Pedersen; loving husband, Alfred; daughter-in-law, Sharon; brother, Arling; and sisters, Floraine, El Jeanne, and Joan.
Survived by children, Deborah (Mike), Gary (Joanne), Cindy (Warren), Russell, Karen (Kevin), Deanna (Max); 10 Grandchildren; 19 Great-Grandchildren; Brother, Delvin; and many other family members and friends.
A Celebration of Ardis' Life will be held at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with visitation from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a service at 11:00 am.
Ardis will be laid to rest at Morningside Memorial Gardens of Coon Rapids, MN.