Shirley Pedersen

LAURENS — Shirley Pedersen, of Laurens will celebrate her 80th birthday on Friday.

Her family includes her husband; Myles Pedersen; Dean and Kristi Pedersen, of Laurens; Kenny Pedersen, of Havelock; Bruce Pedersen, of Fort Dodge; and Scott Pedersen, of Boone. She has two granddaughters, one step-granddaughter, and four step-great-grandchildren.

She was born on April 3, 1940. She and her husband farmed together for 40 years.