Hilda Pauline (Ackerman) Swanson |
| Posted 2018-05-20 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2018 >> Hilda Pauline Swanson << Hilda Swanson passed away on May 13, 2018 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. She was born October 28, 1922 to Herman and Emma Ackerman in Gifford, IL. She married Marvin "Bud" Swanson on March 3, 1946 in Gifford, IL. Hilda was a farm wife who also worked at Chanute Air Force Base for 26 years (or from June 16, 1956 to Oct 29, 1982), retiring from the base supply unit in 1982. Hilda loved to travel and toured Germany and Sweden with her friends after her husband's death at an early age. She loved to entertain at her farm house in Gifford, IL., especially for her big family and a large group of pheasant hunters who enjoyed her hospitality and home cooking for many years. She was also actively involved in genealogy. Hilda attended an all-German speaking school until the 6th grade. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Flatville, IL. and loved her Bible study groups. Hilda is survived by her daughter Marla Ellis of Roswell, GA, her son Dale Swanson and Laurie of Lake Havasu City, AZ, her granddaughter Courtney Burrows and Brian, her grandson Christopher Ellis and Caitlin of Columbus, OH., great-grandchildren Ansley and Reagan Burrows, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Bud, their infant daughter, her parents and her two brothers Billy and Johnny. Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Flatville, IL. Interment will be at Kopmann Cemetary following the service. Donations can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church of Flatville, IL. or Hospice of Havasu. See Also: Find A Grave |
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