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Vivian S. Skipsted Pedersen

Birth	:	17 Jul 1921 Sac County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 May 2005 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Newell Cemetery, Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6123800, -94.9994800
Plot	:	R-39
Description	:	Vivian Skibsted was born July 17, 1921 in Sac County, Iowa to Martin and Lona (Nielsen) Skibsted. She lived the first two years of her life in Sac County before her family moved to Buena Vista County, Iowa, where she lived the remainder of her life. Vivian was baptized in 1921 at Nain Lutheran Church in Newell and then confirmed at Nain in 1936. Vivian received her primary education at the Newell Schools before graduating from Sulphur Springs High School in 1939. Following her high school graduation, Vivian left for Des Moines where she attended Grandview College for a year. She... Read More	Vivian Skibsted was born July 17, 1921 in Sac County, Iowa to Martin and Lona (Nielsen) Skibsted. She lived the first two years of her life in Sac County before her family moved to Buena Vista County, Iowa, where she lived the remainder of her life. Vivian was baptized in 1921 at Nain Lutheran Church in Newell and then confirmed at Nain in 1936. Vivian received her primary education at the Newell Schools before graduating from Sulphur Springs High School in 1939. Following her high school graduation, Vivian left for Des Moines where she attended Grandview College for a year. She later went back to school, graduating from Buena Vista College in 1967 with a B.A. in Education. On January 24, 1942, Vivian was united in marriage to Herluf E. Pedersen in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Their union was blessed with three daughters: Darnell, Pamela and Andrea. Vivian was a loving wife and devoted mother whose first priority was making a warm and comfortable home for her family, whom she treasured. She also taught 4th, 5th and 6th grade language arts in Early and Newell for many years. She was a member of Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, the I.E.A., N.E.A., as well as a member of the Danish Sisterhood. Vivian and Herluf both enjoyed and taught Danish Folk Dancing. She was a faithful, active, lifetime member of Nain Lutheran Church in Newell, where she taught Sunday school. She enjoyed playing piano, reading and gardening. Vivian found pleasure in nature and especially in watching birds. She was always happy to spot her favorite, the cardinal. Vivian was a kind and gracious lady who had a gift for entertaining and making everyone feel special. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters: Darnell and husband Willis Ripke of Newell, Pamela and husband Harry Horne of Houston, Texas, and Andrea and husband Art McWilliams of Logan, Iowa; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Orlean Skibsted of Storm Lake, Iowa; as well as many other family members and a host of friends. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herluf on September 6, 1998; and by her brother, Thorton Skibsted.

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Where is Vivian S. Skipsted Pedersen's memorial?
Vivian S. Skipsted Pedersen's memorial is located at: Newell Cemetery, Newell, Buena Vista County, USA.
When did Vivian S. Skipsted Pedersen death?
Vivian S. Skipsted Pedersen death on 9 May 2005 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Vivian S. Skipsted Pedersen's memorial?
Latitude: 42.6123800
Longitude: -94.9994800

Family Members:

Parent

Martin Skibsted

(1891 - 1965)

Lona Nielsen Skibsted

(1900 - 1976)

Spouse

Herluf Ejvind Pedersen

(1916 - 1998)

Siblings

Thorton Nielsen “Skip” Skibsted

(1924 - 1987)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Newell Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6123800, -94.9994800

2. Newell Catholic Prairie Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6144000, -95.0328000

3. Donna Lynn Salis-Christensen Burial Plot
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5882134, -95.0544960

4. Varina Cemetery
Newell Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539993, -94.9339981

5. Saint Johns Church Of Christ Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7108002, -95.0428009

6. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7200920, -94.9947630

7. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7136002, -95.0650024

8. Saint Columbkilles Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6467018, -94.8443985

9. Nemaha Cemetery
Nemaha, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5102997, -95.0905991

10. Cedar Township Cemetery
Fonda, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5810000, -94.8375000

11. Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6470000, -95.1660000

12. Mount Zion Cemetery
Fonda, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5821991, -94.8300018

13. Storm Lake Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6352800, -95.1744400

14. Dover Township Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6896100, -94.8524200

15. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7413000, -95.1282000

16. Fairfield Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7783012, -94.9692001

17. Saint John Cemetery
Williams Township, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4747009, -94.8672028

18. Marshall Cemetery
Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7633018, -94.8930969

19. Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539001, -95.2339020

20. Cedar Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4430000, -94.9110000

21. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4650002, -95.1446991

22. Immanuel Reformed Cemetery
Schaller, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5396996, -95.2294006

23. Oakland Cemetery
Sac City, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4272100, -94.9910760

24. Early Union Cemetery
Early, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -95.1425018