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Obituary for Pederson


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday March 13, 2002

William Marvin "Bill" Pederson, 47, of Topeka, KS passed away Thursday, March 7, 2002 at his Topeka residence. Mr. Pederson was born March 16, 1952 to Perry and Carol Jean (Mowrey) Pederson. Bill graduated from El Dorado High School in Albuquerque in 1972. He played on the schools baseball team. During his senior year he pitched a no hitter and was voted most valuable player. He went on to play semi-pro baseball; was an avid motorcyclist; photograper; sports enthusiast; and body builder. Upon his return to Topeka, KS in the late 1970s, he was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 21 years. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Parker-Price Mortuary, Topeka, KS.