Dorothy Pederson

Dorothy Elaine Pederson was born October 9, 1938 in Harmony, Minnesota to Oliver and Edith (Goldsworthy) Pederson at home on their farm. Dorothy attended country schools and graduated from Harmony High School in 1956. After graduation she worked at St Mary�s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota and then attended Nursing School at Bethesda Lutheran Hospital in Minneapolis graduating with a degree in Nursing in 1958. Dorothy married Patrick Glynn of Grand Meadow, Minnesota in 1959 at Greenfield Church in Harmony and they moved to Staples in 1963, where Pat taught high school and Dorothy was a nurse for 35 years at the Staples Hospital, retiring in 1999. Dorothy was blessed by many wonderful friends and enjoyed collecting antiques, playing bridge with the Bridge Club, and spending time with family and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Pat in 1996, her parents, and an older brother, Manford. Dorothy is survived by three children and their families- Brian, Linda and Brianna Glynn of Bemidji; Krisanne, Ed, Taylor and Kelsey Ott of Brainerd; and Darren, Lisa, Patrick and Parker Glynn of Perham. Dorothy is also survived by a sister, Phyllis Grooters of Harmony. The family wishes to thank mom�s many friends who have been by her side, enriched her life, and made her last days more comforting.