Dave M. Pederson, 57, of Holton, KS passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014, as a result of complications from a heart attack. He was born December 16, 1956 at a U.S. Air Force base in England, the son of Jason Marvin and Grace Start Pederson.

Dave had graduated from high school and from technical school. He had lived in Thermopolis, Wyoming before moving to Holton in 1986. He had worked as a mechanic and carpenter. He enjoyed helping at Chiles Upholstery and was maintenance manager for the Bethany Baptist Church both in Holton. He was an active member of the Bethany Baptist Church.

Dave is survived by his father, Jason Pederson (Cheryl “Ann”) of Thermopolis, WY, his mother, Grace Pederson of Thermopolis, WY; his sisters, Judy Toledo and Nicki Gunckel both of Kingman, AZ, Jenny Pavlovich of Bull Head City, AZ and Michelle Herring of Thermopolis, WY; his brothers, Stephen Pederson of Virginia and Harold Pederson of Kansas City, KS.

Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Bethany Baptist Church (821 New York Street) in Holton. Memorials may be given to the Dave Pederson Memorial Fund c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.