Nina Marie Swanson

Nina Marie (Stearns) Swanson passed away June 10, 2004, at the age of 83. A permanent resident of Overland Park, KS, she died in San Diego, CA, while in the care of JoAnn Swanson and John Wozny. Funeral services will be at Overland Park Christian Church, 7600 West 75th St. Visitation at 10 a.m. and Services at 11 am. on June 29. Burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Overland Park Christian Church or San Diego Hospice at 4311 3rd Ave., San Diego, CA 92103. Nina Marie was born August 29, 1920, in Wellington, KS, to Flora Mae Records Stearns and William Horace Stearns and graduated from Wellington High School in 1938. During WWII, she worked as an inspector for Beech Aircraft in Wichita, KS, where she met Ted Swanson. They were married December 24, 1943, in Mineral Wells, TX. She was employed by the Dept. of Defense, Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District as a voucher examiner, retiring in December 1977. She was a long time member of the Overland Park Christian Church and active in their Women's Fellowship. She was a member of National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1162-Shawnee Mission; a member of Kansas City District, Corps of Engineers Retirees Club; a member of Johnson County Genealogical Society; and a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #370. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Theodore (Ted) Swanson; twin brothers, Eldon H. Stearns and Elvin C. Stearns and her granddaughter, Laura Ann Swanson. She is survived by one son, Gaylord L. Swanson; one sister, Wilma R. Rhea; three grandchildren, JoAnn Marie Swanson, Gaylord L. Swanson, Jr., Elizabeth Anne Eckhoff; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Those of us fortunate enough to have known Nina feel a tremendous loss. Nina's greatest joy was in giving to others. Than you Grandma for your selfless dedication, love, laughter, guidance and humility. In your words, "We have wonderful memories."