Died Tuesday January 19, 2016 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha.
Tera was born June 27, 1981 in Shakopee, Minnesota to Clay and Debora 'Ferguson' Jensen. She was raised in New Prague, MN. until she was 8. The family moved to Fremont in September of 1989. Growing up Tera loved to play softball, draw and read Boxcar Kids and romance novels. In 1990 she professed Jesus Christ as her Savior and was immersed in the Baptismal waters the same year. Tera attended Fremont High School. She played the flute and was a member of the marching band. She graduated from Fremont High School in 2000. She attended Wayne State for one year then returned to Fremont and worked at Walmart and Arbor Manor. In June of 2004 she married Anton 'Tony' Pedersen. After her marriage she attended Massage Therapy school. Together the couple had 3 children.
Tera adored her kids and loved animals. Growing up she was active in the 1st Baptist youth group. When she was older she became a member of the choir. She was a member of the Fremont Alliance Church. Tera became a member of Dodge County React in 2002 and was currently serving as a board member. She was also a Boy Scout committee member of Troop 1103.
Survivors:
Husband Anton 'Tony' Pedersen of Fremont
Children Kylee, Anton C., and Rachelle
Tony's children Sharayah, Sydney and Jade
Mother Debora (Steven) Huls of Fremont
Brothers Brian (Friend Sara Benzel) Jensen of Fremont
Brad (Friend Tami Robb) Jensen of Fremont, Chad Jensen of Fremont
Sister Courtney (Friend Sean Landis) of Kansas City, MO.
Mother-in-law Virginia Gard of Fremont
Father-in-law James (Friend Padi Fleharty) Pedersen of Fremont
Brother-in-law Michael Pedersen of Fremont
Grandmother Esther Greunke of Fremont
Grandfather Charles (Friend Betty Crawford) Ferguson of Omaha
Grandmother Linda Wiese of Fremont
Grandfather Francis (Donna) Jensen of Valley
Grandmother Elaine Kros of Arizona
Step-grandmother Lexey Huls of Fremont
Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins
Tera was preceded by her father, grandmother Joan Ferguson, step grand fathers Laverne Huls, and John Gard.
The funeral is 10am Friday at Fremont Alliance Church. Revs. Tom Nevius and Leland Foreman will officiate. Burial in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials will be determined at a later date. Visitation is Thursday, 3pm to 8pm with the family, 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Airon Jacob
Fremont, NE Friday, January 22, 2016 U were a great person and will be missed by manyCaren Lillie
Fremont, NE Friday, January 22, 2016 Tony, Deb and family....Just last night late a friend told me of Tera's passing. I had just talked with her the other day at Wal*Mart...glad she remembered me from years back! Tera was such a sweet young lady and so very dependable. She was so dedicated to her family and know she will be so dearly missed by all who knew her. You all are in my prayers at this difficult time. God has a new Angel and He will enjoy her as we all did here. Our Faith is strong at times like this, for God Loves each of us. Caren LillieBarb Gaeth
fremont, NE Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Deb and Family,Ron and I will always remember Tera and the smile she always had. She had a strong faith and we will always have the memories of Tera in the First Baptist Youth Group. May your memories in time bring comfort.
Our thought are with you. Ron and Barb
dawn muff
Fremont, NE Wednesday, January 20, 2016 SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TERA!! SHE WAS SUCH A KIND, LOVING PERSON..GOD'S BLESSINGSJennifer Harrison
FREMONT, NE Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Tera, you were one of those rare people who were beautiful inside and out. The beauty of your spirit radiated out and lifted the hearts of everyone around you. I always felt better just being in your presence. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. The world is a darker place without you. We live on, hoping to follow your example of how to treat others, how to be brave, how to love. Rest now, Angel, your work is done.Jenna
Fremont, NE Wednesday, January 20, 2016 I met u in react u were an awesome lady u will be missed but never forgotten rip tera