Judy Lynn Swenson
November 24, 2014
Judy Swenson, 56, was born April 11, 1958, in Cherokee, Iowa, the daughter of Gerhart and Delores Aswegan. She passed away at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines on November 24, 2014.
Judy worked for United Health Care as a Plan Building Supervisor for many years. She volunteered countless hours at the Arc House in Moline, IL, and always surrounded herself with the ones she loved whether it be friends, family, or coworkers. Judy had a contagious laugh and enjoyed traveling, sewing, reading, and crocheting.
Judy is survived by her husband of 24 years, Gary Swenson; parents, Delores and Gerhart; siblings, Gary Aswegan, Jane (Gary) Pike, and Paul (Melinda) Aswegan; mother-in-law, Grace Swenson; brother-in-law, Brad (Leah) Swenson; as well as a niece and two nephews, Laura Swenson, Jacob Aswegan, and Nathan Pike. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Marshall Swenson, and niece, Stephanie Pike.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Judy.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lu Keltner Serbousek
12/11/2014
I am saddened to hear that Jude has passed. I went to UNI with her and had many great memories for the three years together. I especially remember her infectious laughter and positive attitude. My prayers are with Gary and the Aswegan family.
Vicki Graves
12/07/2014
I was so sorry to learn the sad news about Judy. Judy was a delightful person to work with. I know how much she loved her family and how much good she did at the ARC. I am so sorry for this loss to your family and to the community. I hope you are comforted by many happy memories.
Melody Stedman
12/01/2014
Gary & Family,
Like so many others, I was saddened to hear of Judy's passing. She was a delight to work with and words can't express my thoughts and feelings. I am grateful to have know Judy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Melody Stumpf
12/01/2014
I've had the pleasure of working closely with Judy the past few years at UnitedHealthcare. We have lost a talented individual and friend. Judy was very compassionate about serving our customers and was a great role model for her team. She will be missed but we will never forget her. Gary, take comfort in knowing that you were the light of Judy's life and she was so proud of you. You and the family have my deepest sympathy and my prayers for comfort and peace.
Kathy Thomas
12/01/2014
So sorry to hear about Judy's passing. I worked with Judy and she was always friendly and helpful. She was one of those people that made your day better. My sincerest sympathies to her family and friends. She will be missed by all.
Jana Portner
12/01/2014
I was shocked & absolutely heartbroken to hear about Judy. I worked with her as well and she always had a smile, was willing to help was kind and had a great heart. She was a dear friend & she will be truly missed. God Bless her. God Bless those she leaves behind and especially Gary, her wonderful husband that she thought the world of.
Barb Soyke
11/30/2014
I was so sorry to hear about Judy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. She was a very special person.
Lois Ricketts
11/30/2014
My sincere sympathies to you, Gary, and the entire family. If I can be of any help to you in any way please let me know.
Sherri Gish (Cook)
11/30/2014
My heart and prayers go out to Gary and Judy's family. Judy was a special friend that I knew since we were in Kindergarten at Clarkson, on through the years at Oak Park, Harding and North. She was a very talented person, she could play musical instruments, swim, golf, play tennis. Plus she could sing and she was in plays down at North just to name a few. Her bubbly personality will truly be missed by all.
Ron & Kris Johnston
11/29/2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Karen Enright
11/29/2014
Judy was a lovely lady! I have many of her creative pieces in my home, which she so willingly drug into work at JDH for me! She will be missed by so many people! To her family, I am very sorry for your loss! God Bless!
Chuck and Teresa Welch
11/29/2014
Our thoughts are with you during these trying times.Judy was a fine person who had a smile for everyone.
Tiffany Diamond
11/28/2014
On behalf of UnitedHealthcare, I'd like to extend our sympathies to Judy's family and friends. We will remember each of you in our prayers during this holiday season. Thank you for sharing Judy with us, we will always be grateful.
Sherri voelliger
11/28/2014
Gary, Judy was a special friend i will always cherish the memories i have. Eac council arc clean ups an many great dinners out:) may all your great memories keep you strong. I will keep you in my prayers.
Phyllis Allen
11/27/2014
Aunt Phyllis and Uncle Slim are grateful and blessed to have known Judy for 56 years. She was a kind, caring, loving, patient
and happy person who added joy to our lives.