Wahkiakum County Eagle-December 1971 Ann J. Pedersen Age 23, of Astoria, died in an automobile accident. She was born in London, England, and came to Cathlamet in 1970 and then moved to Astoria in 1971. She was employed by the Fisher Brothers Hardware store in Astoria. Survivors include her widower, Clifford at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Nelson of London, England; one brother, John Nelson of London; one nephew, Inn Nelson of London and one niece, Julie Nelson also of London. Funeral services were held Friday at Luce-Layton Funeral chapel, with Rev. John Goodenberger officiating. Ann J. (Nelson) Pedersen Luce-Layton Funeral Home-Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon 16 Feb 1948-26 Dec 1971 (As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum)