BORN

1941

DIED

2017

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Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home

2853 SUNSET POINT RD

Clearwater, Florida

Karl Pedersen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 19, 2017.

Karl Pedersen, 76, of Dunedin passed away June 18, 2017 with his loving daughters by his side. Karl was born in Washington, DC on March 12, 1941 to Norman Pedersen and Clara Elizabeth Doe Pedersen. Karl moved to Florida in his teens and never looked back. Karl served in the United States Coast Guard enlisting in January 1959 and discharging from the reserves in October 1966 with a rank of AE3. While in the Coast Guard Reserves Karl worked part time for the Clearwater Fire Department and at Sears Roebuck & Co where he met the love of his life, Linda Jane Carlson, who become Linda Pedersen in 1968. In 1965 he graduated from the second academy class for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office where he would serve for 38 years retiring as Sergeant of Criminal Investigations Division. Karl is preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda, and parents Norman Pedersen & Elizabeth Mitchell. Karl was a soft spoken man who could get his point across in few words and was respected by all who met him. After retirement Karl spent his days on the back porch of his dream home overlooking Hurricane Pass in Dunedin. Karl is survived by his loving daughters, Sharon Pedersen, Karla Pedersen and grandson Johnathon Clark, as well as, brothers Mark Mitchell (Valerie), Walter Mitchell, Mary Mitchell Delie (Jeff), Alice Mitchell Hufford (Rick), sister-in-law Judy Bessette and many nieces and nephews.



Known to all as KP he will be remembered for his quote, “could be a clue”. Visitation will be held Thursday June 29 from 5 - 7 PM at Sylvan Abbey United Methodist Church 2817 Sunset Point Road with graveside service will be held Friday June 30 at 11AM. A Celebration of Life to be held at a future date.

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June 27, 2017

Diane Scott

Just know Sharon, Karla and Jonathan how much he loved you all! A true gentleman in every way! Sending you my thoughts and love.

June 22, 2017

Bill Parsoons

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have a lot of fond memories from way back. We were "the 3 Ps." My prayers are with you.

June 22, 2017

ilona fernandez

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

June 22, 2017

His life was an shining example of service to others. He was a great example to his other siblings of commitment to his family and his career. Sharon and Karla know that he loved you with all his heart.

June 21, 2017

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Larry Earp

Thank you Karl for being my friend these many years. I will miss you.

June 21, 2017

Dave n Cindy McKenzie

We were greatly saddened to hear of KP' passing. He was a great friend and co worker for many years with the PCSO. Karl was by far one of the nicest people ever. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loving family

June 21, 2017

Daniel & Christina Prowant

Our thoughts & prayers are with the Pedersen family during this difficult time.

June 21, 2017

The Glatt Family

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. You were a great father to Sharon and Karla and grandfather to Jonathan. You will be missed. Rest in peace.

June 21, 2017

Jacqueline Johnson

Condolences to the family and friends of Karl's. I I will keep his daughters and Jonathan in my prayers. Rest in peace Karl.

June 20, 2017

Gary Stevenson

You will be missed. You lived a wonderful life that we all can envy. Rest In Peace, my friend.

June 20, 2017

Chuck Andrews

Condolences to the family on the loss of a great man. I worked with Karl in the Detective Division at the Pinellas County Sheriffs Office for several years. My desk was next to Karl's and he never ceased to amaze me. Karl would speak to the suspect (Bad Guy) on the telephone and get them to confess and meet him at the jail to turn themselves in. Karl had an amazing fatherly way about him and I know his family was very proud of him. Rest in Peace my friend.

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