Virginia Lee Pederson

Virginia (Virg) Lee Pederson, age 80 of Hastings, peacefully passed away October 29, 2016 at home with her loving family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Sylvia (Martell) Adamski, grandson Teague Anthony Pederson.

Virginia is survived by her loving husband Burdette, daughters Karen (Don) Myers, Paula (John) Gayda, Laurene (David) Rugg, sons Philip (Susie) Pederson, Tim (Karen) Pederson, Steve (Missi) Pederson, Jeff (Cassie) Pederson, 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, sisters Molly (Bob) DiPascale, Sandy (Mike) Sherry, brother Larry (Terry) Adamski, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She will be lovingly missed by all.

Virginia married Burdette Walter Pederson on September 10, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan. They raised three daughters and four sons in their 61 years of marriage. Virginia was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, and was very passionate about her faith and taking care of her family. She enjoyed many years of winter living in Florida, playing bingo, painting, dancing, card games with the girls, casino trips and family gatherings.

There will be a Memorial Mass at St. Rose of Lima Church 805 S Jefferson St, Hastings, MI 49058 on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 11:00 am with a luncheon to follow at Elks Lodge 102 E Woodlawn Ave, Hastings, MI 49058. Respecting Virginia's wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment will be at Rutland Charter Township Cemetery, Hastings, Michigan.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Spectrum Health Hospice 750 Fuller Ave., NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or St. Rose Catholic School 805 S Jefferson St, Hastings, MI 49058. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.