Date of Death: July 28, 2024
Service Details
A private ceremony will be held at a later date.
Obituary Notice
Sharon Lee Pedersen, 77, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 in Three Rivers, Michigan.
Her parents, Darrel A. Farrer and Janeth A. (Dehn) Farrer, welcomed her on December 27, 1946 at Three Rivers Hospital. The family lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan and she graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1965. Soon after she took flying lessons to become a pontoon plane pilot. She continued with her love of aviation by joining the Civil Air Patrol and reaching the rank of lieutenant. She also worked for a time at the Three Rivers Airport.
In later years she was office manager at Pryor Heating & Air Conditioning in Three Rivers where she worked with her husband of 28 years, John Pedersen. Together they enjoyed Rendezvous at Memory Isle Park in Three Rivers and many other locations. Knitting and sewing were two pastimes Sharon enjoyed very much which led her to open Sharon’s Knitting Nook in downtown Three Rivers.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Surviving are her sisters Constance J. (Lou) Curio and Melissa S. Farrer of Three Rivers. And one brother, Michael D. (Sherri) Farrer of Traverse City. And several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
Additional Information
Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Three Rivers and the Three Rivers Airport or family.
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I send my deep sympathies to Sharon’s family at their time of grief. I got to know Sharon through visiting her store and taking spinning classes there, We enjoyed sharing stories about our love of living out our American history. She will continue to be in the hearts of those who knew her…🌹
To Sharon’s family:
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I knew Sharon through our quilting guild and spent many hours in her company. She was an interesting lady, and was always so kind to me. May she rest in peace, as she deserves to.