Her Christian faith guided her path, and her hope and joy radiated beautifully from her, even in the midst of challenging circumstances. Joanne was a devoted mother and lived a life centered on love, kindness and faith. A few years later Joanne and family returned to back Minnesota for good, building a home in Chaska to be more closely involved in their grandchildren's lives. Grandchildren Anna and Jacob came along in 20. She enjoyed many casual days at the beach, delightful boating excursions, and trips to Disneyworld in Orlando. Joanne loved the warm sunshine and Gulf Coast, spending time near the water with family and friends. In 2002, Joanne, Ron and Linda relocated to Naples, FL to spend their retirement. The family transferred back to Twin Cities in 1972, living both in New Hope, MN and Plymouth, MN. While in Annapolis, Joanne gave birth to their second daughter, Julie (1969), and son, Greg (1970). The family later relocated to Annapolis, MD for 3 years as Ron's career advanced. In 1966, their first daughter, Linda, was born. Joanne worked at Miller Hospital until 1965, when she moved with Ron to Golden Valley, MN for Ron's employment at Honeywell, Inc. On September 29, 1962, Joanne was united in marriage with Ronald Louis Pederson in Duluth, MN. Joanne was known by her nursing classmates as the "essence of sweetness, model of neatness". Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in 1962. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1959, and earned a degree from St. In 1957, the family moved to Duluth, MN, where Joanne built many close friendships through her connections at Bethel Baptist Church.
She spent her childhood years on a farm in Ontonagon, MI, while her father served the community as a Baptist minister. Joanne was born on Septemin Milwaukee, WI to William Walfred Lundsten and Evelyn Adelia Fogelberg. Pederson (Lundsten), Joanne On Thursday, November 11, 2021, Joanne Evelyn Pederson (born Lundsten), loving mother of three children, passed away peacefully at the Ridgeview Hospital in Waconia, MN at the age 80.