Doris (Carvers) Swen

Swen Doris Elizabeth (Carvers) Swen, age 88, a former long term resident of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2003 @ Guardian Angels Nursing home in Elk River. Her devoted granddaughter, Debra Shaver, was at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Swen; daughter, Mary Hornsby; parents, George and Mary Cavers; sisters, Lucy Cavers, Esther Liederbach and Lorna Cavers. She will be deeply missed by survivors: daughter, Katherine Hakanson (James), Cedaredge, CO; granddaughters, Robyn Moledor (Erik), Greeley, CO, Karie Farr (Matthew), Centenninal, CO, Debra Shaver (Scott), Zimmerman, MN, Tammy Hyry (Kenneth), Coon Rapids, MN; grandson, Brandt Hakanson (Suzanne), Indianapolis, IN; great-grandchildren, Sarah Hyry, Regina Miller, Stephanie Shaver, Michael Shaver, Payton Moledor, Madeline Farr, Charles Farr, Stuart Hakanson, Audrey Hakanson; sister, Sadie Meister; many nieces and nephews. Doris was born in Lansing, IA to George and Mary Cavers on December 9, 1914. She taught school in Village Creek, IA for one year before moving to Minneapolis where she met her future husband. Doris and Bob were married June 4, 1938 in Anoka and initially lived in SE Minneapolis before finally settling in Columbia Heights where they raised their two daughters. After the death of her husband in 1982, Doris continued to live in her home in Columbia Heights until 1997 when she sold her home and moved to Anoka. She resided in Anoka until 2001 when failing health brought her to Guardian Angels Nursing home in Elk River. Doris loved to design and sew dolls' clothes, much to the delight of her children and grandchildren. Her doll clothes were the first items to be sold at her annual garage sale. In the later years of her life, she developed an interest in ceramics. Doris had a deep love for cats and cared for a number of them during her life. Doris's family extends its deepest gratitude to the staff of the Guardian Angels Nursing Home for their loving and gentle care of Doris during these past few weeks. Celebration of Life 1 PM Tuesday at Washburn- McReavy Hillside Chapel with visitation 1 hour prior. Memorials preferred to Humane Society or charity of your choice. Washburn-McReavy Hillside Chapel 2610 19th Ave NE 612-781-1999

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Doris (Carvers) Swen

September 28, 2003

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Doris (Carvers) Swen

September 28, 2003

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