Llewellyn (Llew) Pederson, 88 of Tioga ND passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the Tioga Medical Center with his family by his side.

Llew was born on February 12, 1934 to Carl and Edith Pederson. Llew was raised in Wildrose, ND and graduated from Wildrose High School in 1952. Llew was a proud teammate of the ND State C Championship team in 1951 representing the Wildrose Roses.

In 1952, Llew enlisted in the Navy and was honorably discharged in 1956. While in the Navy, he was on the Air Craft Carrier USS Chouree which serviced the aircrafts used in the Korean War.

Llew was united in marriage to Joyce Kvilhaug on August 27, 1955. They lived the majority of their lives in Tioga and were members of the Zion Free Lutheran Church of Tioga, ND.

He was part owner of Tioga Machine Shop, Inc. for 35 years and also farmed in Divide and Williams County.

He enjoyed attending his children’s and grandchildren's sporting events, watching the NY Yankees and singing gospel songs in church and the nursing home. He also had a special place in his heart for dogs and many of them enjoyed their adventures tagging along with him wherever he went.

He is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Joyce; children, Randall (Karen) Pederson and Lori Olson of Tioga, ND, Lowell (Shelly) Pederson of Spokane, WA, Rachel (Rod) Pederson of Chandler, AZ and Tricia (Jim) Swanton of Billings, MT. 13 Grandchildren, Gracia (Aaron) Livie, David (Bree) Pederson, Christopher (Megan) Pederson, Evan Pederson, Josh (Justice) Olson, Marissa (Ryan) Mickelsen, Jacob (Nancy) Pederson, Rachel (Connor) Seedall, Libby Pederson, Alexis Pederson, Zachary Pederson, Kylie Swanton and Kennadie Swanton. 13 great-grandchildren (and counting). Brother, Dan (Jewel) Pederson; sister, Bonnie Rance; sister-in-law, Marian (Gerald) Olson and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Llew was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; son-in-law; brother-in-law and infant son.