Background
Pederson, Vernon R. was born on September 11, 1919 in North Dakota, United States. Son of John and Tilda (Torgerson) Pederson.
Pederson, Vernon R. was born on September 11, 1919 in North Dakota, United States. Son of John and Tilda (Torgerson) Pederson.
Student, Minot State College, 1940. Bachelor of Science, University North Dakota, 1947. Bachelor of Laws, University North Dakota, 1949.
Juris Doctor, University North Dakota, 1969.
Individual practice law, Minot, North Dakota, 1949-1951. Special agent attorney Office Price Stabilization, Fargo, 1951-1953. Assistant attorney general State of North Dakota, Bismarck, 1953-1974.
Associate justice North Dakota Supreme Court, 1975-1985, surrogate judge, 1985—1999. General counsel North Dakota State Highway Department, 1953-1974.
Board directors North Dakota Community Foundation, 1976-1983. Served with United States Army, 1941-1945. Member American, North Dakota, Burleigh County bar associations, American Judicature Society, Institute Judicial Administration.
Married Evelyn I. Kraby, October 11, 1952 (deceased 2007). Children: Kathryn, Mark (deceased), Mary.