Pederson, Laxson to marry

The engagement of Kristen Marie Pedersen and Matthew Lee Laxson is being announced. The couple plans to wed Sept. 24. (Evans Studio photo)

Kristin Marie Pedersen and Matthew Lee Laxson of Tigard, Ore. will be married Sept. 24. The ceremony joining the couple will be held at the Flying M Ranch in McMinnville, Ore.

The bride-elect is the daughter of Norman and Alice Pedersen of Tigard. She is the granddaughter of Albert and the late Patricia Dunn of Las Vegas, Nev.; Benjamin and the late Mildred Pedersen of Gardena, Calif.

Mr. Laxson is the son of Teresa Brown Isbell of Smithville and Michael L. Laxson. His grandparents are Willie M. Brown, J.B. Brown, Joanne Laxson and the late Red Laxson.

She is employed with Procter and Gamble and a 1997 graduate of Tigard High School.

He is a 1997 Warren County High School graduate and employed with Portland Oregon School Systems.