Obituary: Pederson, Burnette Phyllis
Age 92
Burnette passed away on October 7, 2014 at the age of 92 from natural causes.
Burnette was born May 27, 1922 in Winchester, Idaho.
She worked at her family restaurant in Ritzville, a theatre, and graduated from the Morris Beauty School in 1941.
She met her husband, Gordon Pederson in Ritzville and raised their two daughters in Spokane while he was away at war.
Burnette formed a “Red Hatters” group in Spokane, played in multiple bridge groups, enjoyed traveling, decorating and hosting parties.
Burnette was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Gordon Pederson.
She is survived by her two daughters, Helen Campbell and Judy Henning; son-in-law, Lyle Henning; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Burnette valued her friendships deeply.
In her final years, she was able to stay in her home with a core group of amazing caregivers.