Gerda Hams, 93

In loving memory of Gerda Hams, who blessed us with her presence for 93

wonderful years, peacefully passed away at Fairview Ridges Hospital in

Burnsville, MN, on March 1, 2024.

Born Gerda Arlene Pederson on May 4, 1930, in Halma, Minnesota, she was

the cherished fifth child of Peder and Lena (Satterlund) Pederson. Gerda

was baptized and confirmed at Eidsvold Lutheran Church. She attended

Halma Elementary School and graduated from Karlstad High School in 1948

Gerda married Virgil Hams on November 4, 1949, in St. Paul, MN. They

made their home in Karlstad, MN, and raised two daughters, Valerie and

Vicki. Gerda worked at Northstar News and Arctic Enterprises. She was a

beautiful oil painter and also enjoyed crafting with Virgil. Gerda found

joy in simple things like coffee with friends, church activities, and

dancing.

Gerda is survived by her daughters: Valerie (Richard) Duellman of

Shakopee, MN, and Vicki (Richard) Larson of Lakeville, MN. She is also

remembered fondly by her six grandchildren: Jadi, Joor, Christine,

Chandler, Brooklyn and Cooper; six great-grandchildren: Tucker, Jacob,

Bauer, Lauren, Madeline and Jack.

Gerda is reunited with her husband Virgil, her parents Peder and Lena,

and her siblings Elna, Elaine, Lois, Lela, Daryl, Gene, and Lowell.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 11, 2024, at

First Lutheran Church in Karlstad with Pastor Caitlin Jensen Brown

presiding.

A Prayer Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, at Collins Funeral

Chapel in Karlstad. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services

at the church.

Interment services will be held at the Karlstad Cemetery following

services.

Arrangements are with Collins Funeral Home of Karlstad.

An online guestbook is available at www.collinsfunerals.com