Janet Renee Thurman Swenson Obituary (1944 - 2009)

BRIGHAM CITY - Janet Renee Thurman Swenson, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2009 surround by her loving family. Janet was born in Afton, Wyoming on May 5, 1944 a daughter of Stewart M. and Adell Humphreys Thurman. She grew up in Grover WY, after graduating from High School she attended Utah State University. She married her sweetheart Eldon Swenson, in the Logan LDS Temple on October 18, 1965. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she had held many positions, Primary Teacher, Nursery Leader, Ward Librarian and Young Women's Leader. . Janet enjoyed tole painting, cross words, Sudoku, playing with her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Eldon, children: Darin T. Swenson, Brigham City, UT; Stephanie Diane (Kyle) Harris, Ogden, UT; Michelle Leigh (Rex) Barker, Brigham City, UT; Heather Lyn Swenson, Layton, UT; and four grandchildren: Riley, Jada, Mason, Aidan. Also siblings: Stanley (JoAnne) Thurman, Sandy, UT; Marcia (Ken) Higa, Orem, UT; Michael (Joyce) Thurman, Bluffdale, UT: and sister-in-law Teri Thurman, Grover, WY. Preceded in death by her parents and brother Stewart. Viewing will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT and on Friday, May 15, 2009 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary, 44 East 4th Ave, Afton WY. Graveside services will be Friday, May 15, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Grover Cemetery, Grover, WY. Special thanks to Dr. Kim Jones, Dr. Jeff Lish, Nicole Orgain, Nancy Stirling RN, all the staff at the Huntsman Cancer Institute Infusion Center; Alpine Hospice staff including Lindsay, Wendy, Kamie, Lara and Ted, and all others for their kindness and care for Janet. Donations can be made to pancan.org in Janet's name. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 14, 2009 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CemeteryGrover Cemetery Grover City, WY May 15, 2009 3:00 PM ServiceGraveside Grover Cemetery , May 15, 2009 3:00 PM