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Donald Elmer Swenson

Birth	:	11 Mar 1925 Burke County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	18 Jan 2006 Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Bowbells Cemetery, Bowbells, Burke County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.8068000, -102.2278100
Description	:	Donald Elmer Swenson, 80, Bowbells, ND, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006 in a Tioga long-term care facility. Donald was born on March 11, 1925, in Northstar Township, Burke County near Bowbells, ND. He was the fourth son of Carl and Ella (Samuelson) Swenson. He was reared in that area and attended a country school in Northstar Township. He was confirmed on July 21, 1940 at Elmdale Lutheran Church in Niobe, ND. In 1950 he was drafted into the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during World War II. He served for two years and was honorably discharged. He returned to... Read More	Donald Elmer Swenson, 80, Bowbells, ND, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006 in a Tioga long-term care facility. Donald was born on March 11, 1925, in Northstar Township, Burke County near Bowbells, ND. He was the fourth son of Carl and Ella (Samuelson) Swenson. He was reared in that area and attended a country school in Northstar Township. He was confirmed on July 21, 1940 at Elmdale Lutheran Church in Niobe, ND. In 1950 he was drafted into the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during World War II. He served for two years and was honorably discharged. He returned to North Dakota and on October 27, 1953 he married Marion Peterson in Flaxton, ND. Donald worked numerous jobs. He had a passion for mechanics, and loved the farm. He worked for area farmers, North Star Drilling, Empire Construction, Garrison Ready Mix and retired from Harris Equipment of Kenmare in 1987. After retirement he helped his nephew on the farm. Donald enjoyed the love of the outdoors, working in his yard and in his garden. He loved to tinker, and kept things polished and shined. He also loved the sound of a fiddle and a steel guitar, and loved to dance to the beat of the music. Donald entered the Long Term Care in Tioga on January 28, 2003. He responded to music until the time of his death. His battle with Alzheimer's is over, no more confusion, and no more pain. God called him home. Donald's greatest accomplishments were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and the American Legion, Carl Oftedahl Post#127, both in Bowbells, ND. Survivors: Wife, Marion Swenson, Bowbells, ND; daughters, Donna (Gary) Berland, Minot, Deb (Tom) Dignan, Tioga, and Michelle (John) McDonald, Hershey, PA; grandchildren, Tera (Matt) Buckley, Robin (Travis) Ranum, Riley Dignan, Olivia McDonald and Ian McDonald; great-grandchildren, Keegan Buckley, Kaidyn and Gavin Ranum; brothers, Manfred (Irene) Swenson and Elden Swenson, all of Bowbells; sisters, Gladys Pfeifer of Minnesota and Arlene (Art) Eklund, Bowbells; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins survive. Donald was preceded in death by his son, Terry Swenson; his parents, Carl and Ella (Samuelson) Swenson; brothers, Bertil and Henry Swenson. Flag Presentation: Members of the American Legion, Carl Oftedahl Post #127, Bowbells, ND

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Donald Elmer Swenson's memorial is located at: Bowbells Cemetery, Bowbells, Burke County, USA.
When did Donald Elmer Swenson death?
Donald Elmer Swenson death on 18 Jan 2006 in Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 48.8068000
Longitude: -102.2278100

Family Members:

Parent

Carl Swenson

(1886 - 1976)

Ella Samuelson Swenson

(1896 - 1987)

Spouse

Marion Jeanette Peterson Swenson

(1933 - 2020)

Siblings

Gladys Mildred Swenson Pfeifer

(1917 - 2008)

Manfred Rudolph Swenson

(1919 - 2008)

Bertil Swenson

(1921 - 1997)

Arlene Jeanette Swenson Eklund

(1927 - 2015)

Eldon Kenneth Swenson

(1929 - 2018)

Children

Terry Swenson

(1955 - 1975)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bowbells Cemetery
Bowbells, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8068000, -102.2278100

2. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Bowbells, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8069000, -102.2266998

3. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Bowbells, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7963982, -102.3236008

4. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.7349080, -102.1683880

5. Little Butte Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.7197310, -102.2769000

6. Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.7644005, -102.3758011

7. Elmdale Lutheran Cemetery
Niobe, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6988983, -102.2127991

8. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.7335590, -102.0646290

9. Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.9368782, -102.2428055

10. United Brethren Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.9383210, -102.2403550

11. Flaxton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.8889008, -102.3933029

12. Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery
Flaxton, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9226418, -102.3491058

13. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Norma, Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8499184, -101.9987030

14. Flaxton Rural Lutheran Cemetery
Flaxton, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9202600, -102.3930070

15. Saint Agnes Catholic Cemetery
Kenmare, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6804500, -102.0737200

16. Rose Hill Cemetery
Kenmare, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6804600, -102.0723200

17. Lakeview Cemetery
Kenmare, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6627998, -102.1016998

18. Dale Lutheran Cemetery
Flaxton, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8365898, -102.4801025

19. Big Butte Cemetery
Coteau, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7210000, -102.4648040

20. Pleasant View Cemetery
Norma, Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9087219, -101.9672775

21. Norwegian Cemetery
Lignite, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8793983, -102.5183029

22. Nasareth Cemetery
Vanville, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6180992, -102.3861008

23. Evanger Lutheran Cemetery
Tolley, Renville County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8362990, -101.9006560

24. Bethany Cemetery
Lignite, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8769970, -102.5457380