Arlin Pederson, 81, Minot, died Sunday, May 12, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Arlin was born June 15, 1937 in Bottineau, ND to Telford and Bertha (Larson) Pederson. He grew up in in Bottineau. Arlin started in the grocery store at age 13 and continued in the business for most of his life. He worked in every department including management. Arlin graduated from Bottineau High School in 1955.

He was united in marriage to Erna Walter on July 3, 1958. They would call Minot home for the rest of their lives. Arlin started work for Wee Haul Trucking. He also served as a manager for Mini Mart Gas Station for a time and worked in sales for General Trading. In the mid 70's he started a part-time position at H&R Block. This work along with the clients/friends would be a staple of his life for the next 43 years until he retired.

Arlin spent his retirement as volunteer at the Lord's Cupboard Food Pantry. He really enjoyed his time there. He had a gift of gab and enjoyed learning about people. Summers were spent camping with his wife and traveling the US and World to see his daughter. Arlin supported his grandchildren's successes in sports and scouting during their youth. He took great pride in the care of his lawn and was often the first to have shoveled the snow in the neighborhood.

He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Minot. Arlin volunteered for many years at Hostfest and treasured every minute spent at the festival. He will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to call him a husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Arlin is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Erna, Minot; 4 children, Sandra (Gary) Brown, Bonifay, FL, Bob (Rhonda) Pederson, Minot, Kevin (Julie) Pederson, Minot and Steve (Jodi) Pederson, Minot; 10 grandchildren, David Brown, Shekae (Eric) Hanson, Matthew (Kaydee) Pederson, Jessica (Andy) Rapsavage, Spencer Pederson, Rhett Pederson, Reece Pederson, Ryker Pederson, Jessie (Misty) Brown and Amanda (John) Thomas; 8 great-grandchildren, Haley Howarth, Abigail Brown, Hunter and Kailey Rapsavage, Nolan Brown, Timothy Thomas and Mason and Justice Brown along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Arlin was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Brendan Pederson, sisters, Bernice Christianson and Thelma Sloan, brothers, Kenneth, Alvin, Louis and Olaf Pederson.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are preferred to Bethany Lutheran Church or to Metigoshe Ministries.

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