With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gloria Jean Swanson of Rosemount, Minnesota, who passed away on April 26, 2021 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Gussie Swanson and Babe Swanson of Lake Bronson, MN; and her sisters, Darlynn Joy Ellingson and Sharon Lee Lindstrom. She is survived by: her husband Rev. Don Knudson; her stepdaughters, Karla Wiegrefe (Jeff) and Kristin Gaytan (Adrian); her sister Kathy Engstrom (Bruce); and her aunt Leatrice Cooper. She is also survived by 11 nieces, nephews and their families; cousins, friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Don Knudson/Gloria Swanson Permanent Endowment Fund for Spiritual Care, Ebenezer Foundation, 7505 Metro Boulevard Suite 100, Edina, MN 55439.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Henry W. Anderson Funeral Homes

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May 2, 2021

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“In loving memory of Gloria Jean Swanson. Gloria's lifetime commitment to her ministry with senior adults and their families and churches made this world a better place.”

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13801 Fairview Dr, Burnsville, MN 55337

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