PEDERSON, Denys Alan
May 23, 1921 - January 16, 2011
We are saddened to announce the passing of Denys on Sunday January 16th, 2011. Denys passed away peacefully at the Cypress Regional Hospital, following a short illness. He was the middle child born to Ingvald and Nance(Annie Dorothy Alice Mathews) Pederson of Leyton District, east of Kyle. Denys is survived by brother-in-law Gordon Nelson and his sons Lynn (Sharon) & Greg (Yvonne), along with his niece Maureen Rempel (Tim) and nephews: Dean (Verna), Glen (Rheanne), Mel (Sherry) Pederson & their families & special companion Renz Struik. He was predeceased by his parents as well as, brother Norman, sister-in-law Esther, sister Mildred and long-time companion Gladys Bell. Den spent his life until retirement, farming and raising cattle on the family farm. His love of animals, especially horses, both riding and his teams, was always an important part of his life. In his younger years he enjoyed playing baseball and hockey and in later years, round and square dancing. Den spent many hours at, and was a faithful supporter of the local hockey teams and Kyle Community Rodeo. At home he enjoyed watching boxing, NHL hockey games and baseball. Den got great enjoyment by hosting music sessions with friends and playing his guitar. This often was followed by a meal of Lutefisk and lefse. In 1986, Denys retired and built a new house in Kyle and then in 2008 he moved to the Bentley in Swift Current. The families thank the staff at the Bentley, the nurses and doctors of the Cypress Regional Hospital, for the care and kindness shown to Denys. The funeral will be Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the Kyle Community Hall at 2:00 pm. Interment will take plale in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Swift Current at a later date. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a donation can do so, to the Kyle Community Sports Centre. Arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home. For further information call (306( 773-8831 or 1-800-627-6606 or visit our website at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members in our book of condolences.