Sandra Ann Pedersen, 70, of Sturgeon Lake, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016, in Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake. She was born April 24, 1945, in St. Paul to LeRoy and Helen (Martin) Tacheny. Sandra was united in marriage to Dale "Pete" Bernard Pedersen in 1967. She enjoyed fishing and camping. Sandra touched many hearts and would help anyone who needed it. Everyone who met Sandra was a friend for life and she was "Grandma" to all who knew her.

Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Dale "Pete" Bernard Pedersen; her parents; son, Jason Pedersen; four brothers and four sisters.

Sandra is survived by her children, Ginger (Tacheny) Jensen, Dale Pedersen and Scott (Lori) Pedersen; grandchildren, Amber (Chase) Purcell, Christine (Steve) Schmidt, Casey (Chelsea Nettles) Jensen, John Pedersen, Tiffany Pedersen, Kristen Pedersen, Ashlee (Matt) Wilson and Abigale Pedersen; 15 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Sandra's life will be held at Holy Angels Catholic Church February 12 at 11 a.m. with a lucheon afterward at the church. To sign the guest book online, go to www.hhkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.