Clayton Swenson 1927 - 2017
SWENSON, NELSON, SORENSEN
Posted By: Connie Swearingen-volunteer (email)
Date: 5/28/2017 at 21:38:23
Onawa Democrat
17 May 2017Clayton Swenson, 90, of Soldier, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the Soldier Lutheran Church in Soldier, with Vicar Shari Schwedhelm officiating. Burial will follow in the Soldier Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 12, 2017, at the church with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. Arrangements are under the direction of Rush Family Care Service in Onawa.
Clayton was born on the home farm near Soldier on January 26, 1927, to Adolph and Ida (Nelson) Swenson. He was the oldest of three boys.
He married Dorothy Sorensen on June 8, 1952, in Moorhead. Three children were born to this union: Debra Kay in 1953, Cheryl Christine in 1954, and Craig Alan in 1959.
He was born, raised, lived his life, and died on the family farm, a century farm established in 1872. It was the hub for family gatherings throughout the years. He enjoyed his cattle, horses, and having new ponies around.
Clayton and Dorothy supported their children in church, school, and 4-H events. Iowa State Fair 4-H participation provided for several years of family vacations. Clayton and Dorothy enjoyed playing cards with family and neighbors and square dancing. Together, they were generous hosts.
He was a lifelong member of the Soldier Lutheran Church. He served on the school board and various church boards throughout his life. He had a special love for the country church, and found great joy in taking care of the church cemetery for many years.
Clayton's life priorities were his God; his beloved wife of 65 years, Dorothy; his family; his farm; his church; and his neighbors. He passed many strong qualities on to the next generations, including: hard working, compassionate, faithful to the Lord, appreciative, heartfelt, and good stewardship.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Swenson of Soldier, IA; children, Deb (Ron) Kratz of Omaha, NE, Cheri (Bob) Hardison of Onawa, IA, and Craig (Karen) Swenson of Wausau, WI; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, Mandy (Otis) Phillips and their children, Eli and Josie; Kelly (Nate) McGranahan and their children, Clay, Levi, Avery, and Judah; Colton (Sarah) Hardison and their daughter, Steyr; Carla (Joe) Glass and their children, Camryn and Braedyn; Kelsie Hardison; Andy (Nicole) Swenson and their children, Aydan, Connor, and Brooke; and Cory (Kristin) Swenson and their son, Tristan; two sisters-in-law, Ann Swenson of Soldier, IA and Joanne Fletcher of Chariton, IA; and one brother-in-law, Ronnie Sorensen of Omaha, NE.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Ida Swenson; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Maynard Swenson and Gordon and Jackie Swenson; and siblings-in-law, Ernie and Eleanor Ross, Virgil and Leone Johnson, Mary Ann Sorensen, and Wayne Fletcher.
Donations are preferred to the Soldier Lutheran Church in Clayton's memory.
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