Mary was our mail carrier for the past three and a half years.  My husband, kids and I always looked forward to Mary and her truck coming into our neighborhood and we miss her so much.  She always had treats for the kids and when we got a dog we found out that she also carried dog treats!  Mary's smile and gentle, kind spirit is greatly missed.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  With Sympathy,

Our whole company at Expedite! Direct Mail was so sorry to hear of Mary's passing.  I saw her almost daily and she totally brightened everyone's day when she came in the front door.  We enjoyed talking about sports and life with her!  Our heartfelt condolences to her whole family!  She will be greatly missed by all of us!  Bill Hedahl - SHoreview

When I didnt get a birthday card I should of known something was wrong. Mary NEVER missed my birthday. Swanny I am sooo sorry to hear of Marys passing. I wish I could of been there. I may be in Iowa but Im still here for you buddy!! Rest in peace dear friend

Mike I just learned of Mary's passing today and just wanted to pass on my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you and your family. Mary will be missed by all she was really a special person. A mentor to me as I came to Elway and I will never forget her ambition and attention to detail. God bless you all and hope your friends and family can help ease the pain.

I was friends with Mary in grade school and into high school.  I have such fond memories of her.  She was always so kind to everyone and always willing to help out. She was a special person and I am so sorry for your loss.

Mike, I'm so sorry for the loss of Mary. I'm so grateful that you guys came for Christmas last year! Love & Prayers

Mike, Brad, and Dave:  I was so sad to hear about Mary.  She was simply the best, great cook and wonderful person.  I will always remember the great times we had canoeing and fishing.  She was dear to my heart.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

We were so sorry to hear about Mary she will be missed, she was always so good to my husband they worked together, she was so much support to him when I was going trought cancer, our thoughts and prayers are with the family. She will be missed
Scott and Sonja Driste

We were so sorry to hear about Mary she was a great person and will be missed, she worked with my husband and was a great support when I was going through cancer. Our prayers and thoughts are with u at this diffcult time.
Scott and Sonja Driste

How do you express what Mary has meant to all of us. Our long time friendship has been so meaningful. Mike & Brad, Mary will always be sitting on your shoulder guiding you through this difficult time & into the future. Love & prayers are with you.

Our prayers and thought are with your family.
Jaimie yorkson

Mike, we are so sorry for you and the loss of Mary.  We are sure going to miss her, such a sweet upbeat person and always had a smile on her face.  Although she won't be with us for Happy Hours, she will still be with us in spirit and never forgotten.  Also Mike, please remember we are here for you and we'll get in touch soon.

Mary and I have known eachother since our 20's.  We drifted in and out of eachother's lives over the years, but when we would talk or get together, it was as if we hadn't missed a moment.  She was such a kind and gentle soul.  Our deepest sympathy to her family.  I'll miss you ex-roomie.

People always asked me what made Elway Elway.  It's a simple answer you. Your smile, your laugh, your outward look towards life and you being you I always looked forward to our morning with Vinny, Brian, Wally and me in the breakroom. I miss you and thank God for a person like you that comes into a person's life. Freddy

Marian and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss
Thinking and praying for all of you

WE loved you Mary.....you were the best neighbor and friend a person could ever want!!!! God must have bigger and better plans for you, to take you so young. We wanted to come visit many times but it was to hard for me after losing our house we loved so MUCH. I always left you house crying.I'm sorry we didn't keep in touch better. I really did miss you guys.Love Always Barb and Lennie

We are so saddened by the passing away of Mary.  We have known her for so many years as she was our mail carrier.  She always looked out for everyone and had a smile on her face.  She loved to visit and we loved having her around each day.  Mary will be greatly missed.  We miss her smiling face and the very sweet person she was.  Our hearts and condolences go out to her family.  We are so very sorry to lose such a dear person.  Mary will always be remembered with a warm heart. 
The Arnfelt Family

So sorry to hear about Mary. She was such a nice friendly person. She will be in our prayers. Fran Foley family

Our hearts go out to your family.  Mary was a wonderful and fun person.  She will be missed.  
Jim and Jody Welton

I knew Mary for only a couple of months and always with a smile and always a joy. She said she was taking a few days off and a few days turned in to too long. I was so saddened to hear why. Mary? you will be missed :( ... My condolences to Mary's husband and family.

Mary has been our mail carrier at the office for as long as I can remember. She always delivered service with a smile and took great pride in her job. I will miss Mary and her kind spirit!

prayers and sweet memories of our read head neighbor growing up.love from fargo knegendorfs in river falls.

Our family is so saddened to hear about Mary's passing. She had been our mail person...forever! She was so sweet to our kids. Always leaving treats for them when they were small, always smiling and waving as you passed her by in her mail truck. We enjoyed chatting and sharing with her. She was so upbeat. She was a delight and we will miss her. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You All.

Mary was the mail carrier at our office.  What a nice lady!  She never failed to smile and say hello.  I'm very sorry for your loss.

We are so saddened to hear of your loss.  Mary has been our mail carrier for almost 12 years and through that time had touched us on a personal level.  She knew my girls by name - when they were younger they used to wait every afternoon to see Mary turn the corner so they could run out to greet her.  They would wait patiently by the mailbox to see her because she always had treats for them.  Her smile will be greatly missed by all - she was always a bright spot in our day.  Please know that she touched so many people through her work and that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Everyone here will miss Mary as our regular postal carrier for at least the past 10 years. She always had a smile on her face and something nice to say. May she rest in peace.

Love you Mary,you were the most thoughful person I ever met, along with being the best Neighbor and friend. We will miss you LOTS! Always Lennie and Barb

You will be missed especially your silly laugh. We had so much fun when we were together especially my 5oth birthday pub crawl. 
Love, The Knudsen Family

I will miss Mary very much. Looking back on all the friendship, acts of kindness and just being there when I needed her. Fun times at the P.O. , parties at Tim's . Mike and Brad my prayers are with you. God has other work for her.  Right now she's having a beer with Shake and Westby.
Bobbie (Volk) Griffith

My wife Lynn and I were so sad to hear of Mary's illness. She had been our mail carrier for years. Mary always had a smile on her face and a treat for my dog. I would see her almost on a daily basis as my dog and I walked and she never failed to wave or stop and say hi. She talked quite highly of her husband and talked often of retirement so they could spend more time together. Our sincere thoughts and prayers to her family during this time of grieving.

Dan and Lynn Hessler

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Mary E. Swanson

Born MAY 26, 1961

Gearhart Anoka Funeral Home

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