Kathleen Mary Swanson, “Kate” age 90 of Watertown, Minnesota passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born February 13, 1930 to Ollie and Mary (Hansmith) Girard in Fairmont, Minnesota.
Kate was preceded in death by her husband Donald Swanson. She is survived by her children Ron (Pat) Swanson, Dennis (Mary Ann) Swanson, Doug (Deb) Swanson, Pam (Al) Blackketter; 14 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; siblings Wanda Wingaurd, Betty Jorgenson, Jerry (Marie) Girard, Barb Kummett.
Funeral services were held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Iten Funeral Chapel in Delano, Minnesota. Visitation took place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and continued 1 hour prior to services on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Iten Funeral Home in Delano, Minnesota. A reception followed the service with interment in the Watertown Public Cemetery.