Marjorie Helen Swedlund's Obituary
Memorial service for Marjorie Helen Swedlund, 89, of Longview, will be held at 2 PM Friday, February 9, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church, Reverend Jerry Turner officiating. Internment will be at a later date at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco, TX.
Marjorie was born December 7, 1917, in Royal, Nebraska, to William Emil and Lillian Gutru Staab.
Mrs. Swedlund lived in Sterling, Colorado, during the 1940s, moved to Elsa, TX, in the Rio Grande Valley in 1950, and relocated to Longview in 1995.
She was the valedictorian of her high school class at Newman Grove, NE, and was graduated from the University of Nebraska, where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. While at the U of N, she met and later married Lawrence George Swedlund on June 30, 1940; they were united for 42 years.
Mrs. Swedlund was a business woman, co-owner of an independent retail store in Elsa. Her career also included teaching and civilian secretary with the United States Army during WWII. In the Valley she belonged to the Eastern Star, civic organizations, and was a church and community volunteer. In Longview she was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she volunteered in the library.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Larry Grey Swedlund; and brother, Stanley ?Buddy? Staab.
Her daughters Susan Kay Smith and husband, Dr. Tom M. Smith of Longview, and Trudi Jean Swedlund of Dallas survive her.
Grandchildren and great-grandchildren are as follows: Lance Gunter Swedlund, wife Nikki, and their children, Leif, Landon, Gracelyn and Taylor of Pflugerville, TX; Dr. Todd Mikel Smith, wife Wendy, and their children Tatum, Clara and Noah of Little Rock, AR; Kelly Rene Swedlund Mahan, husband John, and their sons Chandler and Corbin of San Marcos, TX, Sterling Kent Smith, wife Jami, and daughter Ellis of Little Rock, AR. Other relatives include daughter-in-law Carolyn and husband Tom Lehman of Corpus Christi, sister-in-law Edith Staab of Fremont, NE, and many nieces and nephews.
Known for her quiet dignity, wisdom, and sharp intellect, she was a matriarch beloved by her family and friends. Her passions were reading, world travel, and history. She was a consummate patriot of her country. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Longview?s Library or an organization of the donor?s choice.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
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