Funeral Service
Obituary of Doris Joan Swanson
Doris Joan Swanson
June 15th, 1932 - June 22nd, 2025
Doris Joan Swanson was born on June 15th, 1932, in Hardisty Alberta. She passed away peacefully in the Hardisty Hospital at the age of 93.
She was predeceased by her husbands, Kenneth Sutter and Louis Swanson, as well as her daughter-in-law, Connie Sutter.
Also predeceased were her parents, Ernest and Vera Creasy, her brothers Martin (Esther), Brian (Bessie), Alan (Irene), Donald and David, and her sisters Phyllis (Les Evans) and Iris (Kenny Drever).
Doris spent most of her life in the Hardisty area. After many years on the farm, Doris and Louis moved to Providence Place in Daysland. In 2021, Doris returned to Hardisty where she resided in Long Term Care.
She was a dedicated member of the Hazelwood Good Deed Club and served faithfully in the Nazarene Church, especially as a Sunday School teacher. Faith and community were deeply important to her.
Doris cherished her family. For 50 years she hosted Thanksgiving reunions at the farm. These moments meant the world to her.
She is lovingly remembered by her children:
- Garry (Sheila) and their children: Clint (Shawna), Derek (Char) and Bryce (Morwenna)
- Kathy (Tony Ellis) and their children: Kelly, Theresa and Lee (Daniela)
- Allan (Margaret) and his children: Carrie (Todd Carriere) and Curtis (Anjuli)
She also leaves behind 21 great grandchildren, sisters-in-law Eileen Swindells, Carol Younker and Lavera Goodeye and many nieces and nephews.
Doris will be remembered for her kind and loving spirit, her strength and the warmth she shared with everyone she met. She will be deeply missed.
A Funeral Service for Doris will be held Friday June 27th, 2025 at 2 p.m. at the Church of Nazarene 4605 51 Ave, Sedgewick, Alberta. Please join the family for fellowship and refreshments in the lower hall of the church following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Hardisty Auxiliary
Sedgewick Nazarene Church
Battle River Community Foundation (Creasy Fund)
or a charity of your choice.
