It has been quite some time since I'd seen her last but I remember great grandma fondly. She was always cheerful and kind. I can almost smell the scent of her cookies even now. I wish I had been able to see her at the end. She will be missed greatly. Rest easy great grandma Swenson.

Until meet again. 

It's hard to see her go but we are loved her till she left.I haven't  been able to see her much but I'm so glad I got to meet this wonderful great grandmother that showed interest in us kids and family. She was fun loving and happy.  She was always able to get a smile from me. I'll miss you so much great grandma. 

For the love and support of my grandmother throughout my life. These memories I share. From my earliest memories as a boy I don't recall my age maybe 5 or so, I remember running up the front stairs elated with joy just to be at my grandparents house crashing through the heavy front door running in with the smell of vanilla filling the house. There was always lefse or a pastry for my brother and I when we got there. My older brother Loren and I were Rough and Tumble boys and I'm quite certain we tormented our aunts Pamela Connie and Wendy when we came. I recall my grandmother letting us sit on her lap and pretend to drive the Big white car to the bakery early in the morning. Where my grandmother and my aunts were hard at work and my brother and I would sit and drink our coffee which was mostly milk and sugar and eat handfuls of sprinkles probably making a mess in my grandmother's Bakery but she paid it no mind. I recall the times my brother and I sat on the wooden arms of her old green chair bringing in armloads of children's books where she would sit and read each and every one of them to us until we fell asleep and Grandpa would lay us down the the Davenport in the living room. I also recall picking the berries alongside Grandma and Grandpa's house grandma would poor sweet milk in a bowl with the berries and we would eat them like cereal. Or the times were my brother and I would go down in the basement and saw Open golf balls making a mess in my grandfather's shop, just so we could see what was inside of them, lol I'm sure my grandfather cleaned up our mess many a Time. Or going in the library and banging on the piano that was in there we thought we were musicians we didn't know how to play anything except for the Jaws theme two keys repeatedly banging on them or playing with my Uncle Rick's old green electric guitar that was in there. For as noisy as we were Grandma nor Grandpa ever minded the Ruckus we made, I'm sure our aunts didn't like it though lol. 

Edna was my grandma, we have been with her all my life. She was always so loving, kind and forgiving. Her faith in god got me through some rough times in my life. She would always remind me about how god never closes one door without opening another. She always told me how much she loved me especially at the end, she knew who I was and that’s all she could say to me. With tears in my eyes every time I saw her that’s all I could say too. She lived a long life full of love and happiness. We all loved her so much! I remember when I was 16 and got my first facial piercing, I hid it for days until she saw it. I apologized right away, she looked at me and said Erika that’s not going to make me love you any less. She did not like it but it didn’t matter she still loved me regardless of what I was doing with my life. I always felt like home being around her either in her house or my parents. This is how I now know home is not a place it’s a person. I feel glad that she now can rest, with my grandpa and not be sick, alone or in any pain. I’ll always love you grandma!! 

Grandma😍

You were a selfesss, strong, loving, caring, non-judgmental, beautiful christian woman. Thank you for the time you gave us and the things you taught us. Thank you for showing me to always keep faith in the lord. I know one day we will be together again and until then I will keep you close to my heart.

  "Today is the day the lord has made so be glad and rejoyce in it."  Amen and, Amen and Amen.

I love you, you will be missed so much, and you will never be forgotten.   

Xoxoxox😘
Linda

 Grammy: 
The sweetest most caring person ever. I love u and will miss you so much. You were always so easy to talk to and helped me with my problems when I couldn't figure them out myself. You Always made me feel at ease I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH!! ❤😘 ❤😘❤😘❤😘❤😘❤😘❤😘
Love u  always

Mom,
I love you and will miss you until our chain links again

Auntie Edna was a large part of my childhood as we lived not far from her and all the cousins were always there.   She was one of the kindest women I could have ever been blessed to have in my life.  We loved you so very much in life and will continue to love you now that you are gone.  We will miss that smile and the laugh of you sisters chatting at family get togethers.  I was blessed to learn so much from you and your sisters in my lifetime. I will cherish it all for the rest of my days. Love you Auntie Edna!

Auntie Edna you were loved, and will be missed by so many. My heart goes out to auntie Lois (your sister), all of your children, and grandchildren!
 We all know you loved Jesus and are with him now.
 Blessings to the ones who mourn, may God be with us all! Amen

My Auntie Edna was like another Mother to me growing up, she loved, gave lessons, and nurtured all while making me laugh and and that's a laugh I will never forget. She has left her own spot in my heart forever and I will forever be thankful she was a close part of my family. Thank you Auntie for not making me eat Lutefisk on Thanksgiving that one year I remember you making it. I love you and will forever miss you.

she loves the Lord !   a good aunt to me.  God bless you Aunt Edna. I love you


When my Grandma Carrol was in the hospital. Auntie Edna came into the hospital in a wheelchair with her "cough medicine " 😉 and it was exactly what I needed. A good laugh in the saddest of times. I will miss her dearly. She always had the biggest smile on her face. 

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Edna Orpha Swenson

15 December, 1925 – 28 May, 2019

Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery

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