Candyce Gail Swenson, 74, Gaylord

2018-07-12

Candyce Gail Swenson, 74, of Gaylord, passed away at Good Samaritan Society of Arlington early Friday, July 6.
Funeral service will be held at the United Church of Christ in Gaylord at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 14.
Visitation will be held at the United Church of Christ from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 13. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the church service on Saturday, July 14.
Candy was born to proud parents Clayton and Lori Johnson in Minneapolis on Feb. 17, 1944. Candy spent most of her life in Gaylord. A former homecoming queen and the first lifeguard at the Gaylord Pool, Candy graduated from the Gaylord High School in 1962. Candy was employed by the Gaylord Nursing Home, and Sibley County Home Health Services. She owned and operated Tanfare Travel, and most recently ran her store, Memory Lane, with husband, Donnie. Candy enjoyed life and many things. Caring for others, spending time with family and friends, traveling, attending baseball games and shopping. She was a long term member of the United Church of Christ, member of the area Jaycees and was active in many community groups. She was a proud mother of three children and five step children.
Candy is survived by her husband, Donald Swenson of 31 years; brother, Brian (Kate) Johnson and their families; three children, Kristin (Jon) Bratsch, Kerry Polzin (friend Eric Kaufman) and Mac (Christine) Zachow; five step children, Greg (Deb) Swenson, Erin ( Amy) Swenson, Eric Swenson, Tara (Brian) Braaten and Cory (Stacie) Swenson; 13 precious grandchildren, Haily (Derek) Larsen, Courtney Bratsch (friend Tyler Bates), Jordyn Polzin, Joseph Zachow, Keeley Zachow, Shea Zachow, Collins Zachow, Paige (Andrew) Larsen, Cody Swenson, Beau Swenson, and Andrew Swenson; and great-grandchild, Ensley Larsen.
Candy was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Lorraine Johnson.

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