Eleanor Anne Pederson

Eleanor Anne (Tucker) Pederson, born on June 30, 1925 in Newport News, Virginia, to Helen and James Tucker, passed away peacefully at her family's side, at the age of 92, on June 14, 2018. Anne graduated from Hampton High School, class of '42. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Anne and Pete married on July 15, 1950 at the Langley AFB Chapel. They were married for 68 years. She was a world traveler making a warm, loving home wherever Pete was stationed. They lived many different places from the Mohave Desert to Okinawa to Naples, Italy finally returning to Hampton, Virginia in 1973 from Washington, DC where Pete was stationed at the Pentagon. She loved to entertain and made all welcome in her home. She is survived by her husband, Retired Col. Herbert (Pete) A. Pederson; son, David (Marion); brother, Roy (Anne); sister-in-law, Mary Cronenwett; grandchildren, Kristin, Jessica, and Nicole; and nephews, Bryan (Randi) Cole, Milton Cole, Michael (Sandi), Lee and Greg Tucker. She is preceded in death by her sister Betty Cole, brother Jimmy Tucker, and her parents. Anne had many hobbies including sewing, gardening, and bridge. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, and Hampton Woman's Club. Contributions in memory of Anne can be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 1509 Todds Lane, Hampton, Virginia 23666. Reverend Suzanne Gibson will officiate the graveside service Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 11:00 am at Parklawn Memorial Park. There will be a reception following graveside service at Bethany UMC. Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia 23666.