Dale Gene Swenson

Dale Gene Swenson

Oct 4, 1930 ~ May 19, 2019

Dale Gene Swenson 88, passed away peacefully holding Karen's hand on Sunday May 19, 2019. He was born in Ogden, on October 4, 1930 to Donald Eugene Swenson and Juanita Webster Swenson. He graduated from Ogden High School, attended Weber College, and graduated from Brigham Young University. Dale met Karen at BYU and they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple June 11, 1957.

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dale served in many positions but is remembered with admiration for his ability to teach the gospel. He served a cherished three-year mission to Japan. Upon his release, he was drafted into the United States Army. During the Cold War, Dale served in counter intelligence with the Allied Occupation Forces in Vienna, Austria.

His career included work with the Union Pacific Railroad, Utah State Industrial School as a counselor, Thiokol Chemical in administrative services, and McKay-Dee Hospital where he retired as director of staff development.

Dale had a great love of nature. His interests included fly fishing, traveling with friends and family, and spending time at the family cabin at Bear Lake. He was a terrific dad, grandpa, and husband and was blessed with many life-long friends.

Dale is survived by his wife Karen Swenson, brother Gary (Mary Rae) Swenson, children Michael Swenson, Jill Swenson, Lisa (Rich) Hunter, Lori (Benny) Sorensen, Mitchell Swenson, Kent (Jody) Swenson, twelve grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Gwen Clark.

On Thursday May 23rd, from 6-8pm, a viewing will be held at Myers Mortuary - 845 Washington Boulevard in Ogden, Utah.

Interment: At 12 noon on May 24th, a graveside service will be held at the Ben Lomond Cemetery - 526 East 2850 North, North Ogden, Utah.

Military honors will be provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1481. At Dale's request, taps will be played by Byron Montgomery.

Visitation
Myers Mortuary of Ogden

845 Washington Blvd.

Ogden, UT 84404

May 23, 2019

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Burial
Ben Lomond Cemetery

526 East 2850 North

North Ogden, UT 84404

May 24, 2019

12:00 PM