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Gordon Swanstrom Obituary

Swanstrom, Gordon W. Adored Husband, Dad, Grandpa Age 84, of Stillwater He will be sadly missed by wife, Donna; daughters, Pam and Richard Heller, Lori and Patrick O'Neal; grandchildren, Emily, Hannah, Sydney and Paige; sisters, Eunice Gruehl and Grace Lord; many loving nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Gordon's Life will be Wednesday, 11:30 A.M. at OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1616 West Olive Street, Stillwater. Private interment. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be Tuesday, 5:00-8:00 P.M. at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard (NW corner of Hwy 36 & Co Rd 5). Memorials are preferred to Our Savior's Lutheran Church or donor's choice. 2800 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater 651-439-5511



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Published by Pioneer Press from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2008.

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William Brown

December 9, 2008

Dear Donna & family,
Sandie & I were so sorry to hear about Gordy's death. I know that words cannot help in this time. Knowing you and your family has always been a bright spot in our lives. We have all been so blessed to be able to know you and your family. May God bless you all in this time of transition.

Dan Miller

December 8, 2008

To Pam, Richard, Hannah, Emily and all the Swanstroms - Jackie and I want to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of Gordie, a wonderful father, grandfather and friend. When we visited Minnesota several years ago, he made us feel so welcome and at home. I still treasure the warm winter coat that he sent to me- Your family are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With much love; Dan, Jackie, Rachel and Erin Miller.

Ann Kilibarda

December 8, 2008

Donna, Pam, Lori and the whole family,
We are so very sad to hear of Gordy's death. He has been a great friend to our family for years and especially to Dad. I will always have such fond memories of him..he was a bright spot whenever I saw him. I will never forget saying my prayers when I rode behind him on his snowmobile! :) We are keeping all of you in our prayers during this time. May God grant you peace. We truly wish we could be there in person. He was a wonderful man. All our love, Ann and Frank Kilibarda, Fritz, Christine, Lauren and Ashley

Darcy DeMars

December 8, 2008

Lori and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember meeting Gordy at OSLC several years ago. He was very kind and witty - just like Lori. I hope your many fond memories bring you comfort at this sad time.

Stephanie Day

December 8, 2008

Gordy was a special person to me and I will miss him dearly. I think about him often and I have some great memories that I will cherish forever. My deepest sympathy goes to your family at this very difficult time.

December 8, 2008

our prayer and thoughts go out to you during this time of loss. remember the great times and the good memories you had with Gordon. We will be thinking of you.
The Jack Sherin Family(Stillwater)

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