Karen Swenson
Karen Ann (Bolken) Swenson, 56, resident of Williston, North Dakota, died November 24, 2012, with her family by her side at Trinity Medical Center in Minot, North Dakota.
She was born June 7,1956, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Williston, ND to Hillmar and Elvera (Anderson) Bolken. She was one of six children and was raised on the family farm outside of Alexander, North Dakota. She graduated from Alexander High School in 1974. Karen met the love of her life, Kurt Swenson, and was blessed with five children.
Karen worked for 30+ years in the print industry, including Basin Printers, The Roundup, Sidney Herald, Williston Herald, and most recently, Ink Spot Printing.
She was dedicated to her work career, and had a hard work ethic. Karen loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her interests included gardening, sewing, reading, and riding bicycle. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family members, including caring for her mother who passed away two years ago at 89.
Karen is survived by her husband, Kurt Swenson, Williston; daughter, Kassie Swenson (Steve Leonard), Spokane, WA; 4 sons; Wade (Kate Eckel) Swenson, Minneapolis, MN, Jeremy Swenson, Geoff Swenson (Kristan Hiltsley), and Chad Swenson, Williston, ND; sister, Linda (Russ) Wells, Cape Coral, FL; 4 brothers, Robert (Bob) Bolken, Gillette, WY; Bill (Billy) Bolken, Fargo, ND; Kurt Bolken, Los Angeles, CA, and Lowell (Cindy) Bolken, Minneapolis, MN; 6 grandchildren, Shannon Bilbrey, Taylor Swenson, Anthony Swenson, Kaylee Foss, Austin Foss, Kaden Swenson, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Hillmar (Bill) and Elvera (Anderson) Bolken.
A funeral service for Karen was at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, at New Hope Wesleyan Church in Williston, ND. Online remembrances and condolences may be shared at http://www.eversonfh.com.
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