Helen R. (Swanson) Larson
Helen Hough was born February 20, 1920, in rural Mallard, the daughter of Fred and Gertrude (Hahn) Hough. She was a graduate of Rodman High School. On July 28, 1940, Helen was united in marriage to Elden Swanson in Grettinger, Iowa. To this union, four children were born. Eldon preceded her in death in 1982. Helen enjoyed playing bingo and cards with her grandchildren. Some of her fond memories include: decorating her home and yard for Christmas, getting her family together at her house on Christmas Eve, going with her family to casinos, spending time with family and friends at her gazebo, her 85th birthday cruise with Roger, taking hogs to Ames with Roger and driving her green volkswagon in the Labor Day Parade. In spare time, Helen loved to plant flowers, decorate cakes, and spend time at the Senior Citizen's Center playing cards and enjoying fellowship with friends. Helen loved life. In December of 1989, Helen was united in marriage to Chris Larson. Helen was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, Sarah Circle, and the Graettinger Senior Citizen's Center. On Sunday, May 20, 2007, Helen Rebecca Larson died at the St. Mary's Hospital in Roche...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
r, Minnesota. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Richard Swanson (Karen) of Estherville, Gary Swanson (Pat) of Emmetsburg, Donna Swanson-Smith (Ron) of Aurora, CO and Roger Swanson of Emmetsburg: four sisters: Mag Bramley of Cylinder, Melba Stoltz of Stockport, IA and Betty Edwards and Maxine Ruppert both of Emmetsburg; eight grandchildren: Mike Swanson of Washington, D.C., Barb Taylor of Estherville, Jay Swanson of Butler, TN, Jennifer Hummel (Jarren) of Des Moines, IA, Jeff Swanson of Graettinger, Lisa Wheeler-Marqes (LeRoy) of Commerce City, CO, Laura Wheeler-Plantz (Chris) of Emmetsburg and Monte Wheeler of Emmetsburg; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Elden and Chris; four brothers, Bud, Rich, Chuck and Bill Hough; and a granddaughter, Melissa Wheeler.
