Mrs. Santa B. Pedersen, age 89 of West Palm Beach, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2009 at Heron's Run following a brief illness. Mrs. Pedersen was born January 20, 1920 in Marion, Illinois to the late John & Simone Pirello. Santa is preceded in death by her husband Karsten Pedersen. Mrs. Pedersen is survived by her loving son, Alan Pedersen of West Palm Beach and her 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Pederson will be celebrated 11:00 am, Friday, October 30, 2009 at St. Rita's Catholic Church with Father Donald Munro as celebrant. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday morning from 9:00 - 10:00 am.