Obituary of Carol Marilyn Pederson
Carol Marilyn Pederson
(November 2, 1942 - October 21, 2020)
Carol Marilyn (Kjorlien) Pederson was born November 2, 1942 in Edmonton, Alberta, the second child of Clarence and Margaret Kjorlien. She passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the age of 77 years. At the age of two, she moved to Camrose and was baptized at Vang Lutheran Church near Wetaskiwin and later confirmed at Messiah Lutheran Church.
Carol took grade 1 at Patience School, where her mother taught. Carol attended grades 2-9 in Camrose schools. Her high school years were taken at Camrose Lutheran College with one additional post-secondary year for secretarial skills. She then pursued work at CFCW as a continuity writer and at City Hall as a stenographer.
On August 25, 1962 Carol married Lyle Pederson at Messiah Lutheran Church. To this union three children were born. Joel (Haley), Mark (Catherine), and Cheryl (Donald). In August 1968 they purchased an acreage northeast of Camrose, near Lake Demay and Carol chose to stay at home to raise their children and help with their small family farm.
Carol taught Sunday school for many years, visited seniors, was on the executive of Christian Women, and canvassed for Cancer and Diabetes. She was a member of ELW, and a very active member of the Swea Community Club. In Carol’s early 50’s her eyesight began to fail and soon was declared legally blind. A few years later Carol was diagnosed with a very rare disease, NARP (Neurological Degenerative Ataxia, Retinitis Pigmentosa) which continued to affect her sight, balance and her nervous system.
On July 20, 2002 Lyle, the love of her life, passed away from cancer. Carol relocated to Camrose where she spent the last 17 years prior to her own recent battle with cancer.
Her greatest joy was having her children and seven grandchildren (Andrea, Elisha, Brendan, Justin, Amanda, Ian and Sonja) share time with her.
Left to cherish her memory are her children Joel (Haley Tod) of Stettler, Mark (Catherine) of Spruce Grove, and Cheryl (Donald) McArthur of Bawlf; and seven grandchildren.
Carol was predeceased by her husband Lyle; parents Clarence and Margaret; and brother Monrad Kjorlien.
A private service has been held. Interment has taken place in the Camrose Cemetery. To view a recording of the Funeral Service, please follow the link below:
Carol Pederson Funeral Service
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Carol's memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Canada (DRIF Canada), Fighting Blindness Canada.
