Gary D Swenson

Gary D. Swenson passed away on March 19, 2025, at Libby Care Center at the age of 88. He was born in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, December 04, 1936, to Clifford and Cora Swenson. Gary attended school in Minnesota for eight years and then moved to Libby, Montana. He graduated from Libby High School in 1954.
Gary married Gayla Vatland and had one daughter, Jenan. On December 29, 1995, he married Bonnie Dahl of Olympia, Washington, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Gary was a very proud veteran from 1961-1963 then went into the Army Reserve. Gary was honorably discharged November 16, 1967. He worked at Jaqueth Auto, Jenkins Motors, Napa Auto, Asarco Mine, and Libby lumber mills. Gary loved cars, remodeling classic cars, cross country skiing, hunting, and fishing.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Cora Swenson; sister Shirley Swenson, brother David Swenson; nieces Malissa Tevebaugh and Charlotte Tevebaugh. Survivors include wife Bonnie; daughter Jenan, bonus children Cathy Roberts, Hardison Roberts, Shawn Roberts, Cliff Tevebaugh, and Tim Tevebaugh; sister Linda Schikora, nieces Kari Vanderwheel and Dhana (Jeff) Nelson; numerous grandchildren; and great grandchildren.
There will be a visitation on Thursday, April 03, 2025, 1-7 p.m., at Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby. A graveside service will be held at the City of Libby Cemetery on Friday, April 04, 2025, 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.
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