Candice Marie "Candy" Swanson

Candice Marie "Candy" Swanson obituary, Elk River, MN

Candice Marie "Candy" Swanson

Candice Swanson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dare's Funeral & Cremation Services on Jul. 19, 2024.

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Candace Marie Huberty Swanson, age 68 of Elk River, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 7/18/24 from ovarian cancer.
Candy was born on 6/3/1956 to Patricia Ann (Carney) and Paul John Huberty at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.
She is preceded in death by parents Paul John and Patricia Ann (Carney) Huberty, aunt Mary Lou Carney and grandfather John Leslie Carney. She is survived by husband Doug Swanson, siblings Pam Johnson (Bernie), John Huberty, children Gina Louise Gaiotti (Erik Vose), Kenneth Paul Hoops II (Amanda), grandchildren Jackson and James Hoops, and Sawyer and Weston Gaiotti.
Candy attended the Minnetonka school district and graduated from Minnetonka High School in 1974, where she was known for her outgoing and enthusiastic personality as a varsity cheerleader.
As an adult, she turned her love of exercise into a 35-year career at The Marsh Center for Balance and Fitness, where she taught fitness classes, helped people to achieve their fitness goals as personal trainer, and served as lead Taekwondo instructor. Candy's competitive nature, hard work and perseverance propelled her to State and District Championship titles, and on to achieve the rank of 5th degree black belt. She also won the heart of a fellow competitor, marrying Doug Swanson in 1997.
Candy's family was the pride and joy of her life. She gave tirelessly to make sure everyone was happy, thriving and a perfectly spoiled. She had more energy than all four of her grandboys, and was known for her holiday spritz cookies, signature chip dip recipe and elaborate meals at family gatherings. She had an affinity for sushi and ice cream.
Candy was also known for her enthusiastic answer to the question "How are you?". A resounding "FABULOUS!" would inspire others to be fabulous too.
Wake will be held on Monday July 29, 2024 at St. Therese Church, 18325 Minnetonka Boulevard, Wayzata, MN 55391. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00am at St. Therese Church, with visitation one hour prior and luncheon after. Private burial at Groveland Cemetery in Minnetonka after the luncheon.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Gilda's Club or the family is preferred: https://gildasclubmn.org/donate/
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dare's Funeral Home of Elk River, MN. 763-441-1212. www.daresfuneralhome.com
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