Daniel Robert Pedersen was born July 15, 1976 in Richmond to Jane Pedersen and John Ortega. He now rests peacefully with his Lord in Heaven.Daniel went missing after a canoe accident at Salt Springs Reservoir in Pioneer on April 26, 2015 and was recovered on May 24, 2015.
Daniel was raised by his mother Jane and moved to the Pioneer area at age 16 to live with his maternal grandparents, Robert and Jeneva Pedersen.
Daniel attended Amador High School, made friends easily and excelled in sports. He played football and baseball, broke records and made the varsity team early on.
Daniel was very creative and his interests carpentry, gardening, poetry, songwriting, pottery, fishing and anything outdoors.
He lived a simple life and enjoyed children, animals and the elderly. Daniel was a friend to all and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need.
Daniel has three sisters, Sara Jamison, Justis Pedersen Cueto, and step-sister Sarah Cueto.
Daniel fathered two children; a son Nathaniel and a daughter Marissa. He was also an uncle to Zachary Perrine. He is also survived by many other family members who loved him very much.
A Celebration of Daniel's Life will be held at Sierra Baptist Church in Pioneer on July 18, 2015 at 2 PM.
The family wishes to thank the countless family and friends for their prayers, love and support, without whom they feel they couldn't do this.
A special thanks to the Sierra Baptist Church, PayLess IGA Market, El Dorado and Amador County Sheriff, Search and Rescue, Mothers of Amador County and Vickie and James Holderman for the collection cans.
Gifts to the family and in honor of Daniel can be made through the following websites: Gofundme.com/prayerslove4Janie or Gofundme.com/AClifevest.
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