Lilian L. Pedersen

Lilian L. Pedersen, age 67, of Columbus, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 8, 1947, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to the late Erik and Jonna Thora Margurita (Smith)Pedersen.

Lily immigrated to California, at age 17, with aspirations to change her life in the brave, new America, then made Ohio her home. She enjoyed traveling and was a talented painter, seamstress, and cook. She was a proud mother of three sons. Lily was a retired school bus driver from Westerville City Schools.

Lily is survived by her three sons, Atticus (Penni), Jeremy (Jessica), and Matthew Myser; one grandson, who was her long-awaited pride and joy, Henry Myser; three sisters, Sonja (Ole), Kirsten and Sesse (Finn); brother, Kim; numerous nieces and nephews in Denmark; and the Myser family who she kept close to her heart.

In Loving Memory of Our Mother, Friend, & Family Member
Always a shield to our sword and sword to our shield.
She was more than a shield maiden, she was a valkeryie.
She fought and died in battle as her ancestors before.
She laid herself before our Lord and served in glory.
I remember Mother;
Lo there do I see my father,
Lo there do I see my mother,
Lo there do I see the line of my people, back to the beginning.
Lo do they call to me.
They bid me take my place amongst them, in the halls of Valhalla.
Where the brave may live forever.

A viewing will be held from 6-7pm on Monday, December 8, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, with a funeral service beginning at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Central Region Office, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, Ohio 43017.