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Gladys Mildred Swenson Pfeifer

Birth	:	9 Oct 1917 Oshkosh Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	2 Oct 2008 Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Paris Cemetery, Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.2022018, -84.2656021
Description	:	Gladys M. Pfeifer, 90, Hastings, MN, formerly of Bowbells, ND, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2008, in her home. Gladys Mildred Swenson was born October 9, 1917, in Canby, MN the daughter of Carl and Ella (Samuelson) Swenson. In March of 1920 at the age of four, she moved with her family to Bowbells, ND. At the age of fifteen she worked on a ranch in Wyoming for seven months. In 1934 she drove to New York City with a friend in a new 1934 Ford Coupe, where she worked and lived for two years. She returned home to Bowbells, ND... Read More	Gladys M. Pfeifer, 90, Hastings, MN, formerly of Bowbells, ND, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2008, in her home. Gladys Mildred Swenson was born October 9, 1917, in Canby, MN the daughter of Carl and Ella (Samuelson) Swenson. In March of 1920 at the age of four, she moved with her family to Bowbells, ND. At the age of fifteen she worked on a ranch in Wyoming for seven months. In 1934 she drove to New York City with a friend in a new 1934 Ford Coupe, where she worked and lived for two years. She returned home to Bowbells, ND for Christmas in 1936 and stayed. She met Hilbert Berthold Pfeifer at a house party through his sister Marie Cron. It was love at first sight. They courted and were married January 28, 1938 in Kenmare, ND. They moved to Minnesota where they lived for a year, working together for a family on a farm in Lafayette, MN. They then moved back to Bowbells, ND, working for Sandy Wiper, helping with the farming and housework. After Hilbert Jr., Dwight, and Dwaine arrived, they decided to rent a farm, buy machinery, cows and 500 chickens. With the arrival of Gerald, Norris and Ella Marie the family was complete. In 1950, with six children, Hilbert and Gladys started their own farm. Gladys was a devoted loving farm wife because of the values of hard work, faith in God and love of the land they had a wonderful family farm life. Hilbert and Gladys retired from farming in 1978. They moved off the farm into Bowbells in 1986. In the winters they lived in Arizona. In 1997, Gladys's husband Hilbert passed away. In 2001 she moved to assisted living in River Falls, Wisconsin where her daughter lived. She resided in Wisconsin for four years. When Ella Marie and her husband, Jerry moved to Hastings, MN, Gladys moved into Hastings Regina Assisted Living, where she resided until God called her home on October 2, 2008. Gladys was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bowbells, and Bethlehem Lutheran Women's Organization. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Lakeside Homemakers Club. Gladys's lifetime interests was her loving family, gardening, golf, bingo, cards, cross-stitch, music and shared laughter. Those who shared in her life, sons, Hilbert B. (Joyce) Pfeifer, Jr., Dodge Center, MN, Dwaine (Carolyn) Pfeifer, Phoenix, AZ, Dwight (Iva) Pfeifer, Mesa, AZ, Jerry (Ollie Ann) Pfeifer, Bowbells, ND and Norris (Rynnene) Pfeifer, Enterprise, AL; daughter, Ella Marie (Jerry) Gustafson, Hastings, MN; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Arlene (Art) Eklund, Crosby, ND; brother, Elden Swenson, Bowbells; sisters-in-law, Ester Swenson, Port Angeles, WA, Marion Swenson, Irene Swenson and Dorthea Pankow, all of Bowbells; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins survive. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Hilbert; her parents, Carl and Ella Swenson; brothers, Manfred, Bertil, Henry, Donald Swenson and daughter-in-law, Judy Pfeifer. Funeral: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bowbells. Visitation: Tuesday one hour prior to the service in the church. Burial: Bowbells Cemetery, Bowbells, ND. Officiant: Pastor Mary Strohm Music: Rosalie Melby, Vocalist to offer "On Eagle's Wings" & "How Great Thou Art" Muriel Johnson, Accompanist Inspirational CD Music by The Gaithers Congregational Hymn, "Amazing Grace" Clara Olson, Organist Honorary Bearers: Gladys's family and friends Active Bearers: Mark Pfeifer, Tom Pfeifer, Scott Pfeifer, Steven Pfeifer, Jeff Gustafson Cory Kersten Gladys is laid to rest next to her husband Hilbert.

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Where is Gladys Mildred Swenson Pfeifer's memorial?
Gladys Mildred Swenson Pfeifer's memorial is located at: Paris Cemetery, Paris, Bourbon County, USA.
When did Gladys Mildred Swenson Pfeifer death?
Gladys Mildred Swenson Pfeifer death on 2 Oct 2008 in Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 38.2022018
Longitude: -84.2656021

Family Members:

Parent

Carl Swenson

(1886 - 1976)

Ella Samuelson Swenson

(1896 - 1987)

Spouse

Hilbert Berthold Pfeifer Sr.

(1912 - 1997)

Siblings

Manfred Rudolph Swenson

(1919 - 2008)

Bertil Swenson

(1921 - 1997)

Donald Elmer Swenson

(1925 - 2006)

Arlene Jeanette Swenson Eklund

(1927 - 2015)

Eldon Kenneth Swenson

(1929 - 2018)

Children

Gerald Manfred “Jerry” Pfeifer

(1944 - 2019)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Paris Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2022018, -84.2656021

2. Cedar Heights Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2031000, -84.2689000

3. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1996994, -84.2694016

4. Delaney Graveyard
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2137040, -84.2501590

5. Wright Cemetery
Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1868010, -84.2762400

6. Claiborne Farm Equine Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1873300, -84.2461000

7. Eli Kennedy Graveyard
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1812690, -84.3087680

8. Kennedy Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1679720, -84.2311700

9. Bethlehem Pike Farm Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1510990, -84.2782040

10. Kennedy-Clay Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1541830, -84.2385830

11. Walnut Lea Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2213700, -84.3301000

12. Tebbs Cemetery
Cynthiana, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2033000, -84.1950000

13. Jacoby Cemetery
Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1589240, -84.3289520

14. Clay Family Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1385994, -84.2311020

15. Joseph Helm Clay Family Burying Grounds
Centerville, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2199100, -84.3509300

16. Samuel Ewalt Family Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2733600, -84.2975800

17. Garrard Family Cemetery
Ruddles Mills, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2745900, -84.2982000

18. Bedford Family Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1578610, -84.1855030

19. Evergreen Memory Gardens
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1502170, -84.3431780

20. Fitzpatrick Family Cemetery
Escondida, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1260000, -84.2280000

21. Hildreth Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2266850, -84.1505530

22. Xalapa Farm Equine Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1674600, -84.1523300

23. Thomas Cemetery
Paris, Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1604300, -84.1560240

24. Smith Family Burying Ground #1
Bourbon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2705994, -84.3522034