 Cheryl
L. Pedersen (nee Shifler)
Funeral services for Cheryl L. Pedersen (nee Shifler), age 61,
of Novelty, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, at Celebration
Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon, Pastor Laura Barbins
officiating. Mrs.
Pedersen died Dec. 30, 2007, at Hillcrest Hospital. Born Nov.
20, 1946, in Cleveland, she lived in Shaker Heights prior to
moving to Novelty 30 years ago.
She
was Past Worthy Matron of Golden Rule Chapter 442 Order of Eastern
Star and Past Mother Advisor of Chagrin Falls Rainbow 38. She
served as a First Lieutenant, RN, U.S. Army during the Vietnam
Conflict. She was a 1965 graduate of Collinwood High School
and graduated from Hamot School of Nursing in Erie, Pa. Her
family remembers her for her love of quilting and sewing and
her devotion to her grandchildren. She is remembered as a caring,
selfless and giving person. Mrs. Pedersen owned and operated
Remembrances Quilt Shop in Chesterland for over 20 years.
Survivors
are her husband of 36 years, Gordon W.; daughters, Jennifer
R. Franck (husband, Brian) of Mentor and Emily A. Iacchei (husband,
Michael) of Bel Air, Md.; stepson, Theodore K. Pedersen (wife,
Koli) of Tacoma, Wash.; stepdaughter, Karen Young of Greer,
S.C.; grandchildren, Elizabeth "Libby" and Ethan;
sisters, Cleone Scharfield (husband, Thomas) of Chesterland,
Nancy Daniels (husband, Ralph) of Leesburg, Fla. and Karen Schroer
of Oxford, Ohio; niece, Corrine Puntel; and nephews, Alfred
Laudato (wife, Annie) and Phillip Laudato (wife, Joan). She
was preceded in death by her parents, Walter J. Shifler Jr.
and Lillian Shifler (nee Axford); stepfather, Michael Lakich;
and brother-in-law, Jeffrey Schroer.
Friends may call 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott
Funeral Home of South Euclid, 4600 Mayfield Road (just east
of Green Road), where an Order of the Eastern Star Service will
be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.
The
family suggests contributions in Cheryl's memory to Celebration
Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon, 44024, or Geauga
Humane Society Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell
Township, 44072. For directions and online condolences visit
www.DeJohnFuneral.com. |
A
Note From the Pedersen Family:
January
14, 2008
Thank
you for your continued patience while we mourn the loss of our
beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend to so
many. While the initial shock is beginning to wear off, the
deep wound in our hearts is fresh and ever so painful.
The
future of Remembrances is still to be decided as the family
begins settling Cheryl’s affairs. We ask for your patience
and understanding as we begin the journey of loss and recovery.
The
shop will remain closed indefinitely. If you have any questions
about a gift certificate, quilting order, or other item or service,
please call the shop number, 440-729-1650 and leave a message.
We are checking messages frequently and will return your call
within two business days. Email inquiries can be sent to remembrancesinfo@gmail.com. |
