Jean Swenson
Posted Jun 1, 2015 | 7:28 PM
Jean Muriel Swenson, a resident of Mont St. Joseph Home passed away at the age of 95 on May 26, 2015. Mom was born in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan on Dec. 4th, 1919. She was the youngest child of Daisy (Lavis) and Alexander Graham. After graduating with grade twelve in Birch Hills she completed a business course in Prince Albert. She continued to reside in P.A. until her passing. Mom owned and managed Boyd Agencies for many years. Mom was a Life Member of the Order of Eastern Star for 60 years and a Life Member of the Prince Albert Curling Club for 50 years. Mom volunteered for Meals on Wheels for 20 years, along with many volunteer programs. Mom was a faithful Member of Calvary United Church. Her many interests included curling, watching curling, golfing, knitting, reading, bridge club and travel. She made extensive trips in Canada, United States including Alaska, Mexico and Europe. She enjoyed her times and special occasions with her family and friends. Jean is survived by her daughter Lynda Allbright (Brian); her sons Graham Boyd (Andy Beaudette) and Gordon Boyd; her grandchildren Erin Janfada (Arash), John Allbright (Fran Scott), Scott Allbright; her great grandsons Vaheed and Keon Janfada; as well as several nieces and nephews. Mom was predeceased by an infant sister, her parents Daisy and Alexander Graham; her brothers Lawson Graham (Marie), Jack Graham (Lillian) and a sister Margaret Graham (Aileen McCloy). Mom was predeceased by the father of their children from her first marriage. She was sadly predeceased by her loving husband Trygve Swenson in 1986. Donations may be made in the memory of Mom to the Sage Program of Kinsmen Enterprise, Mont St. Joseph Home, Calvary United Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Interment will take place prior to the Memorial Service which will be held at Calvary United Church, 114 – 25th Street East, Prince Albert, SK on June 8th , 2015 at11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Nora Vedress officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306-922-4729).
- Date : 2015-05-26
- Location : Prince Albert, SK