Gena Pederson

vember 13, 2019, Gena

Pederson, 95, departed

from life in Las Vegas, NV

with her son and

daughter by her side.

With hands that were

rarely still, Gena was a

masterful seamstress,

talented quilter, gifted

with her crochet hooks

and a matchless maker of

lefse. She was the queen

of pie baking, and it al-

ways delighted her to

make favorites for friends

and family. Gena was

never too shy to recite

poetry, especially Shel

Silverstein which always

made her laugh out loud.

Saturdays and Sundays

were set aside for Gena’s

enjoyment of classic

country music. So long as

her gracefully, dainty feet

kept moving, she contin-

ued to dance whether it

was on the dance floor or

in her living room. Gena

was a self-taught jack of

all trades and a master of

most. If help was needed,

it was Gena to the rescue.

Born Gena Hanson in

1924, she was preceded

in loss by her parents and

six siblings. Gena was

twice widowed by her

husband’s William Wilson

and Melvin Pederson. She

is survived by her son,

Dick Wilson of Minot

(Carol) and Donna Coz-

zens (David) of Las Vegas,

NV, four grandchildren

and two great- grandchil-

dren.

The earth friendly and

gentle process of Aqua-

mation has taken place

and interment will be at

Rosehill Cemetery in the

spring.

Thank you to all of

those who treasured and

admired Gena for her self-

less qualities, her tireless

energy and her quick wit.

A special thank you to the

caring staff and devoted

friends at The View for

providing her with years

of happiness and com-

munity.

Those we love don’t go

away, they walk beside

us every day, unseen,

unheard, but always

near, still loved, still

missed and very dear.