Alice Ardatha Pederson, age 87 of Murfreesboro died July 22, 2011. She was daughter of the late Paul E. and Hilda Thatcher Blanke. Mrs. Pederson was born in Chicago, IL and grew up in St. Marys and Van Wert, OH. She was a resident of California for 60 years before relocating to live with her daughter in Tennessee. She is survived by her daughters Janet Dennis of Murfreesboro, and Alice (Gary) Grande of CA; a son Alan Venn of CA; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother Paul Vernon Blanke of CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held July 26, 2011. Online condolences can be made at www.woodfinchapel.com 615-893-5151.