Jean I. Swenson

Jean I. Swenson, 63, 3083 22nd Street South, Fargo, ND, died on Monday, February 7, 2005, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND. She passed away surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.Jean Irene Buchholz was born on January 17, 1942, in Moorhead, MN, to Albert and Irene Prieb Buchholz. She grew up and attended school in Christine, ND, and graduated from High School in Breckenridge, MN, in 1960. Jean married Wallace Swenson on February 16, 1963, in Faith Lutheran Church, Wolverton, MN, and they later divorced. She lived and raised her children in Wolverton, MN, until 1971. She moved to Fargo, ND, in 1971 and went to work for J.C. Penney, working in the stock room for thirty-one years, retiring on March 14, 2003. Jean loved her daughters and grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time with them and also all her family and friends. She was very devoted to her mother, whom she visited faithfully at Rosewood on Broadway. She liked to sit on her deck and watch the birds and the people, she also liked to keep up with her "Days of our Lives" and other favorite television programs. Home decorating was a special talent of hers and she kept a beautiful home. She liked flower gardening. She enjoyed country music and going to concerts. She was a former member of the J.C. Penney bowling team. Jean was a strong woman, never complaining, who always had a smile. She was a caring and friendly friend, co-worker and neighbor. She worked hard and always gave 110 % in everything she did.Jean is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Tony Bormann, and their children Abigail 5 and Jacob 5, Moorhead, MN, and Joy David Rose, and their children, Amber 18, Brian 8, David Jr. 5 and Isabelle 3, Willows, CA; brothers, Leo Buchholz, Fergus Falls, MN, Glen Jane Buchholz, Breckenridge, MN, Loren Mary Buchholz, Wadena, MN, Louis Sharon Buchholz, Tacna, AZ, and Albert LaVy McGray Buchholz, Wolverton, MN; sisters, Margie Long, Tulsa, OK, Frances Tom Williams, Broken Arrow, OK, Faye Groen, Scottsdale, AZ, and Cheryl Ronnie Affield, Kent, MN; uncle Bill Prieb, Fargo, ND; aunt, Gladys Prieb, Barnesville, MN; Godson's Brad Swenson, Casper, WY, Kyle Affield, Kent, MN; and many nieces and nephews; special "grandpuppies" Gypsy and Harley. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Brian, her parents and two brothers, Earl "Bud" and Donald "Pete". She was also preceded in death by her other special canine friends, Jessie I, Jessie II, and "grandpuppy" Reba. Jean's family would like to express their sincere appreciation for everything everyone has done for Jean and for the family.