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Duluth News Tribune (MN) -- Wednesday 21 Jul 2010
Frances Swanson, 82, died Monday, 19 July 2010, surrounded by her family.As she passed away, we blessed her with our tears, the holy water from our hearts. Frances was born 25 July 1927, to Fred and Julia Arbour. Fran's deep and abiding Catholic faith and her relationshipwith God wasthe source of the strength, hope, and love she gave to all of those thatturned to herfor wisdom and guidance. She was devoted to her family and friends. We will always miss her walkinginto the cabin Sunday afternoons with her unbeatable homemade goodies. She was a waitress at The Jolly Fisher Restaurant for 30 years where she lovedher work and her customers. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, George (Bud) Swanson; and her sister,Flora Jean Watson. She is survived by her three daughters, Julie (Will) Norman, Coral (Jeff)Williams, Donna (David) Cushman; 7 grandchildren, Calie, Bridget, Bryan, Lacey, Jake,David, Philip; 3 great-grandchildren, who called her GG, Zachary, Ellianna, Gracelyn; many nieces and nephews; and our many friends that became family. Funeral mass: 1 pm Thursday, 22 July2010, in Cathedral of the Holy Rosary, 2801 E. 4th St., Duluth. A luncheon will follow. Please leave a memory of Frances or words of support for the family at www.bellbrothersfuneralhome.com, or mail to FrancesSwanson c/o Bell Brothers, 601 N. 56th Ave. W., Duluth.
Excerpt from Frances' online Guestbook
South Range, WI 22 Jul 2010 8:57 am
What a wonderful lady, she will be missed by so many. I am blessed to have had the chance to know her, and to taste all of her homemade treats! Prayers are with all of your family. Amanda (Ernst) Liebaert
Ellen P.
Minneapolis, MN 22 Jul 2010 2:47 am
As one of the adopted family members I will truly missFran. She was always inclusive of anyone who stoppedby and made me feel welcome and loved. She also kept us ALL well fed. I hope someone has the recipes to pass on. She will be missed by us all.Love to all of you, and thank you Fran for all the great memories. Remember: Love goes on forever. EllenPuppe and Family
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