Louise Jorgensen Pedersen, a long-time Holladay resident, died September 10, 1996, in Salt Lake City, Utah, of causes incident to age.

She was born December 3, 1897 in Viborg, Denmark, to Thomas Jorgensen and Mette Katrine Sorensen Jorgensen. She and an older brother, John, left Denmark in 1921 and emigrated to the United States. She married Christian Pedersen, September 16, 1926; later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, February 23, 1978. They built their home in Holladay in 1941. Chris died May 4, 1965 and she has resided since that time in their Holladay home.Mrs. Pedersen is survived by many, many, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.

The family would like to thank her wonderful care givers at ST. Joseph Villa for their care, love and kindness to her for the past ten months. Also, special thanks to her nieces and nephews who gave attention and love to her over the past two and a half years.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 13, 1996 at 1 p.m., Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 Highland Drive, where friends and family may call Thursday 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the mortuary. Interment Holladay Memorial Park, 4900 Memory Lane (1990 E.) Funeral directors, Cottonwood Mortuary.

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