M. Ruth Swanson

M. Ruth Swanson, 88, a lifelong resident of Moline died December 4, 2005 at Inver Grove Good Samaritan Center, Inver Grove Heights, MN.
Funeral services will be 11a.m. Friday, December 9, 2005 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Organ Fund at Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church, Moline.
Ruth was born February 25, 1917 in Orion, IL to Myron F. and Mayme Quick Chase. She married James B. Swanson on July 3, 1936. He preceded her in death on December 10, 1985.
Ruth was employed for 20 years at Deere and Company, working in the Advertising and Marketing Research Department.
Ruth was a member of Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church, Kings Daughters, and Trinity Hospital Auxiliary. She was an avid card and game player. She loved being with her family and friends. Ruth also collected cardinals.
SURVIVORS
Son James (Susan) Swanson Eagan, MN
Daughters Carole (Robert) Osborne Fullerton, CA
Linda (Dale) Nygaard St. Paul, MN
Son-in-law Ernie Mohr Moline
Grandchildren Chris (Samantha) Mohr
Steve (Cheri) Mohr
Sara (Chris) Smith
Andy (Stacy) Osborne
Alisha Nygaard
Dayne Nygaard
Eric Swanson
Katherine Swanson
4 great grandchildren
Hannah and Carson Mohr
Kael Osborne
Henrik Mohr
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandy Mohr, and brothers Richard and Robert Chase.
Online condolences may be expressed to Ruth's family by visiting her obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com