JoAnn Carpenter died 8/27/17 after a long struggle with COPD. Preceded in death by parents, William Otto Miller, Merle Lenora Richardson and son, Randy. Survived by husband of 37 years, Richard; sons, Mark Pederson, Ron Pederson and Mickey (Deneal) Pederson; sisters, Patti Pfander and Janet Miller; daughter in law, Barb Holm; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Memorial service will be held 11 am Saturday, Sept. 30, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23^rd Ave. S. Mpls. Visitation one hour prior. Memorials preferred to North Memorial Hospice.