Edith M. Swenson

Edith Mae (Anderson) Swenson, age 75, died on July 6, 2016 in Boise, Idaho of complications from multiple myeloma. Edith was born on November 25, 1940 in Holdrege, Nebraska to Milton and Gladys Anderson. She attended Luther College, Wahoo, Nebraska, and graduated from Immanuel Hospital School of Nursing in Omaha, Nebraska.

Edi married Gordon Swenson of Seattle on August 26, 1961 in Funk, Nebraska. They raised their two daughters in Shoreline, Washington, and moved to Boise in 1994. Edi worked as a registered nurse through most of her adult life, including many years at Northwest Hospital in Seattle and several years at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise.

With Gordon, Edi was a lifelong active Lutheran church member, most recently at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Boise. In Boise, Edi also was a member of the Saturday Fortnightly Club. Edi loved to sew and quilt, was a church musician and supporter of the arts, and cherished each member of her family and her many friends.

Edi is survived by Gordon, her husband of nearly 55 years; daughters Karin Swenson-Moore (Nicholas Moore) of Mercer Island and Jeannette (Chase) Crichton of Beaverton, Oregon; grandchildren Grant (Marta) Crichton, Laurel (Jason) Mulkin and Brita Moore; great-grandson Judah Crichton; siblings Char Taggart, Ramona Voutas, Devona Brown, and Bryce Anderson and their families; and numerous extended family.

Edi's life will be celebrated on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 1:00 pm at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 3430 N. Maple Grove Road, Boise, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the King of Glory Lutheran Church Endowment Fund or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Jul. 8, 2016.

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July 9, 2016

Gordon,

We were so sorry to read about Edie - didn't even realize she was ill. She was one of the first people we met when we went to Our Savior and was such a caring person. We always thought so much of her and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lee and Mary Clausen

Betty Johnson

July 8, 2016

With deepest sympathy to Charlotte, Ramona, Devona, Bryce and families. Betty Jo Gustafson Johnson

Bonnie Johnson

July 8, 2016

I remember Edi as a neighbor,church member, and a nurse.When Troy was in St. Alphonsus following a traumatic brain injury, she often stopped by before or after work and always asked if there was something she could do.She lived her faith and was always very cheerful and positive.My sympathy to Gordon and family.

Lois and Dan Grudt

July 8, 2016

You are missed

Sharon Grove

July 8, 2016

Know that our prayers and love are with Gordon and his family. Edi was so blessed to have you in her life. She also filled your lives with love and joy. May God grant you strength, comfort, and peace.

Sharon and Ken Grove

July 8, 2016

Her kindnest and generosity will always be remembered. She reached out to many of us with her warmth and love. Such a faithful Christian, sharing her love of God and serving others!

July 8, 2016

Greetings and sympathy to Edi's family from an old acquaintance from Funk, NE--Bev Gustafson Paterson.

Jeanne & Bill Innis

July 8, 2016

The world is a better place thanks to Edi's 75 years on earth. She was a blessing to those around her. She will be missed. Love and comfort go out to Gordon and the rest of Edi's family. All our love!

Betty Meehan

July 8, 2016

T0 Gordon and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beloved Edie. What a gracious, delightful lady!

Peggie Bahr

July 7, 2016

It was with great sadness to learn of Edith's passing. I always found her to be a gracious and kind woman who was so very proud of her family and her love of God. My deepest and sincere sympathies go out to her husband Gordon, her daughters Karin and Jeanette, and their spouses and families.

Ramona Voutas

July 7, 2016

The best big sister in the world has gone home to be with her Lord. Her steadfast love of family and faith in God showed no matter what she was doing and with whom she was surrounded.
May God hold her treasured husband, precious daughters and their husbands, cherished grandchildren and treasured great grandson in His loving arms forever as memories are shared and cherished. Edith is truly in the heavenly choir of angels. I love all. Ramona / Aunt Mo

Pat Phelps

July 7, 2016

I enjoyed knowing Edi. She will be missed. My condolences to her family.

Pat Phelps

July 7, 2016

I enjoyed knowing Edi. She will be missed. My condolences to her family.

July 7, 2016

I enjoyed knowing Edi; she will be missed. My condolences to her family. Pat Phelps

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