Larry Eugene Pedersen

It is with a devastating heart to announce the loss of Larry
Pedersen, who recently passed away from Respiratory and Heart
failure due to other underlying health issues.
Larry was a true "Pedro Boy", meaning born, raised, and currently
resided in San Pedro, until his death.
He was born in the original San Pedro Hospital brick building,
attended Point Fermin Elementary, Dana Jr High, and San Pedro
High School, graduating in Summer 70'.
In his prime, Larry was an avid weight lifter. In those days,
working out was not common. Every day except for Sundays, at
4am he went down to the Cabrillo Beach weight room and worked
out with his buddies. At 230 pounds he was solid muscle.
Neighbors would tease him and call him "Mr. Cabrillo Beach". He
was the gentle giant.
He owned and operated Nordic Gardening service for 30 years.
For the last 12 years before he retired, he was known in San
Pedro as "The Gardener with the dog". His beloved Molly went to
work everyday with him. He would laugh and tell people that
Molly was actually the supervisor and he was just an employee.
Larry was a true friend to all that knew him. His comedic
personality was his special charm. He could take a situation and
dramatize it in such a fashion, that would just crack you up.
To his friends, he was the nicest and easiest going guy they
knew. He would do anything' for his friends or family when asked.
Larry's enjoyment was to be around his friends or family and of
course with a few beers. Loved his Budweiser. He loved when his
niece Michelle would throw a BBQ and she would make "Jell-0
Shooters". What a good time he always had.
Larry leaves behind his wife Terrie of 40 years, where they met at
Cabrillo Beach. He was playing Volleyball and that was the
beginning of a love that lasted forever. He was constantly teased
by friends that he was a cradle robber, as Terrie was only 16 at
the time and he was 21.
Larry survived Lymphoma cancer 3 separate times in his life
and somehow always got back on his feet. Since his family was
from Viking descent, he was considered a Nordic Warrior, that
never gave up.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Vera Pedersen.
He is survived by his wife Terrie, sister Judi Woodford, Michelle
Juarez (Nelson) his nieces, Briana, Natalie and Andrea and of
course, his beloved Molly too.
Funeral services will be Sat December 12th at 12noon. There is a
limited capacity due to COVID.
A celebration of life, will be at a later date.