Warren E. Peden, Jr. passed away at the age of 83, on November 10, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Warren was born in Mobridge, South Dakota, to Warren and Myra Peden on July 11, 1930. Warren worked as a Range Conservationist for the Soil Conservation Service for 30 years, the last 5½yrs. as State Range Conservationist in Davis, CA., upon retirement he did much volunteer work, including Passages and was a member of S.T.A.R.S. He was active at his church, St. Paul Lutheran serving many years as Elder. He is survived by wife Evelyn, daughters Gail Westfall and Julie Cox, and son James, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, who loved him very much. Services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran church, Monday, November 18th, 11a.m. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery with reception to follow at the church hall.
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