Deanna Swensen Obituary
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Gary & Gwen Pyles
May 9, 2012
Dear Ken & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you heal at this difficult time. Class of MHS '55 is filled with great memories of her enthusiasm for life.
Marge Rutkowski
May 6, 2012
Dear Ken and family,
What a wonderful memorial tribute you gave Deanna yesterday. She would have been so proud of all of you. I'll continue to remember all of you in my prayers.
Denise & Cliff Nelson
May 5, 2012
Ken & family,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you. We always remember the great times we had at our monthly 500 club and when Deanna was our tour(adventure)guide! Keeping you all in our prayers.
Sharron Bolin
May 3, 2012
Dear Swenson Family,
I am sorry for the lost that we all share and am thankful her suffering was for just a short while. Our friendship was life long and now I hope to continue that with and help her family in some small way to move on in her name. My thoughts and prayers are with you, love you Deanna.
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Jim Geogleris
May 3, 2012
May her memory be eternal!
Karen Zarza
May 3, 2012
To the Swenson Family,
Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. ...Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, Comfort in the midst of pain."
Dear Deanna, It has been along time since I last saw you, We worked together and laughted together at Control Data,, remember the time you came to work with one brown shoe and one black.. and when I helped serve at Sharons graduation party and all those recipes,, Yes, Deanna I still remember you and know you will be missed.
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Vicki Rogers Roy
May 2, 2012
To the Swenson Family,
Our sincere sympathy at this difficult time. I was fortunate to know Deanna when I was just a kid in Mankato and got to watch her as an active high schooler, someone I wanted to emulate when I got to MHS. I remember when you were married and moved to this strange place called Burnsville. Deanna's mother shared her place in Sun City with my mother, Marilynn for many years, so I was able to keep abreast of your growing family And then a little more than 35 years ago, my family moved to Burnsville and I was able to see again how much Deanna gave to the community here. I know she continued that involvement in Apple Valley and, I'm sure, in Mesa also. Her positive attitude, hard work and generosity will be sorely missed.
May 2, 2012
Dear Ken and Swensen Kids,
Deanna was the one who provided the glue for our families, who brought us together for happy times. She was the hardest worker I've ever known and loved her kids and grandkids dearly.
We'll miss her Christmas family updates.
Our love and sympathy to you all.
Abby Humphrey
Denver, CO
May 1, 2012
To Ken & Family: Our condolences to you all. Just got a phone call from Don Sabinske this a.m. after he read the obits in the paper - what a shock! We remember her beautiful seasonal decorating and great parties in Apple Valley. We were honored to know her, Ken, hang in there.
Diane & Barry Wistey
Okeechobee, FL / Squaw Lake, MN
USWest/QWest Retiree
Lillian Amundson
May 1, 2012
To Deanna's family: Sincere condolences at this sad time. Ken, we met Deanna at your home in Mesa through our mutual friend Judy. Bob and Lil Amundson, Mesa
Jan Vassar
May 1, 2012
Deanna…
What a great woman and great memories, she was lots of fun. I remember all the great times and memories made out at the CDC campground and volunteering at the Burnsville Fire Muster. She was always inviting us into her home with open arms, as well as AZ. She will be truly missed by all, her spirit will live on. Until we meet again.
God Bless,
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