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Ethel Rosamond Huson Swick

Birth	:	19 Mar 1921 Dilworth, Clay County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	26 Feb 2015 Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.3807564, -105.8246536
Plot	:	Block A Row 16 Lot 3
Description	:	Ethel Rosamond (Huson) Swick, Age 93, was born March 19, 1921 in Dilworth MN, the youngest of four children of railroad steam locomotive engineer Robert Henry Huson (1884-1963) and Selma (Rue) Huson (1896-1967). Her siblings have all pre-deceased her. She grew up in Dilworth doing the normal things, like tipping over the outhouse (while the local policeman was in it) on Halloween and visiting her Norwegian-speaking grandmother by train in Streeter ND for the 4th of July. Her mother did not allow any activities, except church and dinner, on Sundays; so, on occasion, she and her sister snuck out to go... Read More	Ethel Rosamond (Huson) Swick, Age 93, was born March 19, 1921 in Dilworth MN, the youngest of four children of railroad steam locomotive engineer Robert Henry Huson (1884-1963) and Selma (Rue) Huson (1896-1967). Her siblings have all pre-deceased her. She grew up in Dilworth doing the normal things, like tipping over the outhouse (while the local policeman was in it) on Halloween and visiting her Norwegian-speaking grandmother by train in Streeter ND for the 4th of July. Her mother did not allow any activities, except church and dinner, on Sundays; so, on occasion, she and her sister snuck out to go to a movie. Even Sunday dinner was prepared beforehand. They took a trolley car (over the Red River) to church. Ethel attended the Bismarck [ND] School of Nursing, proudly graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1942. She always wore the crispest cap, the cleanest white uniform and the whitest of shoes. There was no doubt about the pride she took in her work as an RN. Her nursing friends were dear to her as well, and she continued long-time correspondences with many old school chums, as well as attending Miles City gatherings of retired nurses. While attending school in Bismarck, she met a local boy who would later become her husband of 68 years, Roland Swick (1918-2010). They were married Aug. 1, 1942, in two ceremonies–one in her hometown, another later the same day at her home church in Fargo ND, just across the Red River from Dilworth. Rollie sailed off to Europe in WWII shortly after their marriage, and she continued to live with her parents and work as a nurse in a Fargo hospital until his return in 1945. While Rollie was away, her first child, Robert George Swick, was born. After the war, Rollie’s job as an optician took them to Miles City in 1947, where two more children, Bruce Clark Swick and Barbara Ann Swick, were born. Ethel continued her nursing career at the VA Hospital, the Holy Rosary Hospital and finally at the Garberson Clinic, all the while managing her professional life with a busy home life and children and church and community work. Ethel and Rollie spent many happy summers in Minnesota at her sister’s cabin on Fox Lake. She was an avid fisherwoman (and hunted as well), and usually managed to get the largest fish. After retirement, she continued with numerous hours of volunteer activities, including the American Legion and Range Riders. She and Rollie were the backbone of Miles City’s Food Bank for many years, making pickups and deliveries well into their 80’s before they found it necessary to stop. On daily walks around town, if they saw a neighbor in their yard raking, they would stop and help, then continue on their way. She volunteered at the Friendship Villa many hours, long before becoming a resident. She and Rollie were honored to be chosen as Miles City ‘Volunteers of the Year’ at one time. Volunteering and giving back was the fabric of her life. At her church, she organized many events during years of funerals and church activities and took great pride in keeping the church narthex decorated and clean. She grew up frugally in the Depression Era, and her young married life was spent socializing with the older, founding ladies of 1st Lutheran Church in Miles City, where she was the youngest member of the Ladies Aid Society. Those women undoubtedly influenced her strong appreciation for tradition in the church. She loved the comforting old ways. Her Bible, Daily Devotions booklet, and the newspaper jumble puzzle were the first focus of each day. And, if she couldn’t complete the jumble by herself (which wasn’t often), she involved anyone within reach to help her find the answer. She never wanted to end the day without a complete answer to that puzzle! Although it was a tough adjustment after Rollie’s death, she refused to leave Miles City to live near her children. She moved first to the Eagles Manor and continued enjoying friends, socializing and doing some church work until a health crisis in 2014 forced her to make her last move into the Friendship Villa. Bingo was her game in her last years. It was fun to win $$ at the Senior Citizens Center and at the Eagles Manor. She was a competitor at heart! Ethel was proud of her Huson (Irish) heritage, as well as her Rue/Helgeson (Norwegian) roots. St. Patrick’s Day was a favorite. She was the queen of holiday décor, for any and all holidays throughout the year, and took great pride and enjoyment in having others enjoy them at her home at 1008 S. Jordan and later in her room at the Eagles Manor and at the Villa. She especially loved to bake. In her younger years, she baked upwards of two dozen different varieties of Christmas goodies to share with friends and neighbors each year. Lefse was another of her specialties—reminiscent of her Norwegian heritage. She was generous in every way. Our family would especially like to thank Ethel’s special angels and friends, Myrna Kutt and Ethana Zumpf , who visited her, got her groceries, took her to doctor appointments, did her laundry and, in general, allowed her to be independent as long as possible. Thanks, also, to Bob Jerrell at the Eagles Manor and to Linda with the Custer County Public Health Department, who were both so helpful and kind to Ethel while she lived at the Manor. Without each of you, her life would have been so much harder in the last few years. And our thanks to the Mollgaard family, whose long-time friendship and support have always been so important to the Swicks. Thank you to doctors Gallo (Miles City) and Jones (Billings) for your skills and care in these last years. She thought the world of both of you. Ethel’s last care was given by a compassionate and caring staff at the Friendship Villa—our thanks to each of you. Since her children didn’t live nearby, your concern greatly helped relieve our worries. Anna Kron, Ethel’s long-time neighbor and friend, will miss the evening telephone calls they shared to check on one another. Ethel is survived by her three children, Bob (Jeanne) Swick of Moorhead MN; Bruce (Carol) Swick of Helena MT; and Barbara Swick Hastings of Stevensville MT. Six grandchildren also survive: Maret Swick (Duane) Kashmark, Adrianne Swick (Beau) Flom, Scott (Samantha) Swick, and David, Danny and Mike Hastings. Her legacy also includes six great-grandchildren (Alyssa Flom, Madison Kate Flom, Ryan Kashmark, Nathaniel Kashmark, Casandra Swick and Damien Swick) and one great-great-grandchild, Casandra’s son, Lane. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Miles City Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Stevenson Funeral Home 2/27/2015

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Ethel Rosamond Huson Swick's memorial is located at: Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Miles City, Custer County, USA.
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Ethel Rosamond Huson Swick death on 26 Feb 2015 in Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 46.3807564
Longitude: -105.8246536

Family Members:

Parent

Robert H. Huson

(1884 - 1963)

Selma M. Huson

(1896 - 1967)

Spouse

Sgt Roland Robert “Rollie” Swick

(1918 - 2010)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3807564, -105.8246536

2. Old Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3807600, -105.8246500

3. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3816986, -105.8249969

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Coordinate: 46.3891983, -105.8264008

5. Pine Hills School Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.4077988, -105.8167038

6. Fort Keogh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3800011, -105.8874969

7. Pine Crest Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.4564018, -105.7789001

8. Hathaway Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2616997, -106.2185974

9. Rosebud Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2689018, -106.4381027

10. Powder River Supply Depot Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7302900, -105.4350800

11. Rock Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7847800, -106.1411500

12. MacKenzie Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.1569500, -105.1448000

13. Knowlton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3210983, -105.0710983

14. Prairie County Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7881012, -105.3443985

15. Little Flat Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.4598000, -105.0291700

16. Forsyth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2689018, -106.6528015

17. Cottonwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.4294014, -104.9674988

18. North Stacey Cemetery
Powder River County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7569008, -105.8814011

19. Fallon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8168983, -105.1327972

20. Little Flat Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7659300, -105.0487600

21. Bean Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8535995, -106.4011002

22. Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8320800, -105.1120100

23. Mildred Cemetery
Mildred, Prairie County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6850204, -104.9543457

24. Brown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8321991, -106.4180984