Grace Elzina Swanson

Grace Elzina Schoon Swanson age 94, of Sebeka, MN died peacefully Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Heritage House in Sebeka six days before her 95 birthday. Grace was born to William and Blanche (Bryan) Tilton on December 4, 1915 in Ritchie Montana. On February 7, 1934 Grace was united in marriage to Gustave A Schoon. They spent sometime in Black River Falls, Wisconsin then moved to the Sebeka-Nimrod area where she has lived the rest of her life. Their marriage was blessed with five children. Grace worked together with Gust on the farm and their cattle dealership. Gust died on May 25, 1995. Grace devoted her life to making a happy, loving home for her family and friends. We remember her busy sewing our clothes crocheting, quilting and making crafts. Grace enjoyed her flower beds and gardening. Grace enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren whom she loved with all her heart. On July 24, 1999 Grace and Armond Swanson Sr. were united in marriage and lived near Verndale, MN. Armond died August 9, 2007. Grace is survived by daughters, Marjory Jordon, Marlene (Larry) Pihlstrom, sons, Clarence (Gwen) Schoon and Clifford (Sharon) Schoon, seventeen grandchildren, forty- five great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren, sister, Lillian in Oregon and three sisters-in-law. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, an infant daughter, two brothers, one sister and son-in-law Richard Jordon. We said good bye to a dear and loving mother grandmother great grandmother and friend, who asked of so little and gave so very much. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Thursday, December 2, 2010 at the Wevley Funeral Home in Sebeka with prayer service at 4:30 PM. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, December 3, 2010 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Sebeka, MN with Pastor Ben Carlsen officiating. Hilda Mary Schoon will serve as organist. Honorary Pallbearers are grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Active Casketbearers are Brent Schoon, Brian Schoon, Bradley Schoon, Gust Schoon, Guy Schoon and Kyle Pihlstrom. Interment will be at Green Hill Cemetery in Sebeka, MN.