Retta Hansen Swenson Obituary (1913 - 2011)

Retta Hansen Swenson click here to listen to Funeral Recording OGDEN - Retta Hansen Swenson passed away peacefully on October 14, 2011, at McKay-Dee Hospital of cause's incident to age, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 26, 1913 in Hyrum, Utah to Reuben Hansen and Lauretta Allen Hansen. She married the love of her life, James Stuart Swenson, in the Logan LDS Temple, on November 25, 1931. They were married 65 years. "Stu" passed away on June 18, 1997. Retta was an active member of the LDS Church. She was a member of the Kingston Ward where she served as a visiting teacher and Magazine Rep for many years. She loved to crochet, knit, quilt, dance, watch the Lawrence Welk show and the Utah Jazz, and go on cruises. She especially loved See's Candies and visits from family and friends. Retta is survived by her children-LaDon (Gene) Swaner, Joline (LeRoy) Bouwhuis, Val D. (Marcia) Swenson, and Clark E. (Ellie) Swenson; 2 sisters-Ivean (Weldon) Griffiths and Verna DuVall; 19 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; twin babies Bruce and Bea; 2 sisters-Leatha Baur and Carol Hill; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at McKay-Dee Hospital, Manor Care and Mountain Ridge Care Centers. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Kingston Ward Chapel, 1425 Kingston Dr., Ogden, Utah, with Bishop Paul Crookston conducting. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, the 18th from 6-8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah and on Wednesday prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Aultorest Memorial Park VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 18, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceKingston Ward Chapel 1425 Kingston Drive Ogden, UT October 19, 2011 11:00 AM CemeteryAultorest Memorial Park 836 36th Street Ogden, UT 84403 October 19, 2011