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1936
DIED
2010
Shirley Swanson Obituary
Shirley was born in 1936, in Northwood, N.D. and was raised in Mayville, N.D. by her parents, Selmer and Amanda Braaten. Shirley graduated from Grand Forks Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in 1957 and married high school sweetheart L. Joel Swanson. After living in Chicago and Mesa, Ariz. when they were first married, Joel and Shirley settled in Salinas to raise their children before retiring in Rio Verde, Ariz. Shirley loved the Lord and was very active in church ministries. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother (Nana) and is especially remembered in these roles as being very giving of her time ... just being with and truly enjoying her children and grandchildren. Shirley was also surrounded by many, many dear friends who loved her.
There will be "A Celebration of Jesus in Shirley's Life" at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Joy Christian Community in Fountain Hills.
Shirley leaves behind her loving husband, Joel Swanson; her children, Mary Beth (Eric) Dybevik of Issaquah, Wash., Joel (Lori) Swanson of Eagle, Idaho, and Paul (Angela) Swanson of Mill Valley, and her dear, dear grandchildren, Nathaniel, Anna, Britta and Annika Dybevik; Caitlyn, Morgan and Ryan Swanson; and Crista and Hayley Swanson. Shirley is also survived by her sister, Ruth Suppes of Pelican Lake, Minn. and brother, Harvey Braaten of Northwood, N.D.
"The battle is over, the victory is won."
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Memories and Condolences
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Susie Untalon
September 20, 2010
To Joel and Mary Beth.
I am so sorry for your loss but, am glad to know she knew the Lord.
Susie Untalon
(I was a Dental Assistant at the Romie Lane office and I made Mary Beth's wedding cake.)
Jonna Firmalo-Blackwell
September 18, 2010
Dear Swanson Family-So very sorry to hear of Mrs. Swanson's passing. I will always remember her grace and kindness. As I was growing up, I admired her big heart, her example of being a true woman of faith and I won't forget her beautiful smile. She is resting with Angels now! God's Peace to you all.
Jerry Thomas
September 17, 2010
Christians don't die, they
simply move on to be with
our Lord and Savior in
eternity. Peace of the Lord,
Shirley
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