Iva Pedersen 81
Iva (Meeks) Pedersen was born February 25, 1936 in Bowling Green, KY. Iva moved with her family to Montana in 1945. She attended Russell Elementary School and graduated high school with American Schools.
Iva met in Vallejo, California her, sailor sweetheart, Ken Pedersen in 1957. They were married October 7,1957 in Kalispell Montana. In 1959 Iva & Ken started Pedersen Excavation, later known as Ken Pedersen Pumping. After 55 years in Business Iva & ken Retired in 2014.
Iva was past president of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed volunteer work and spending time with family.
Iva passed away August 10.2017. She was surrounded by her loving husband Ken and her family who loved her dearly. She is in heaven now with Jesus. We are all blessed to have shared our lives with her.
Iva was preceded in death by her parents Chester & Earline Meeks, sisters Lolita Reynolds and Virginia Broomfield. She is survived by her husband Ken Pedersen of Kalispell, Mt; daughter Connie Mackay (Fran Farr) of Bozeman, Mt; grandson Calder Mackay (Ashley Nettles) of Bozeman, Mt; granddaughter Serena Mackay of Bozeman, Mt; sister Louise Smith (Gene Smith) of Kalispell, Mt; sister Rebecca Saylor (Clyde Saylor) of Portland, OR; brother Chester Meeks (Donna Meeks) of Anchorage, AK; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Iva’s life will be held at a later date.