Lyle Swanson

Lyle Swanson of Grand Forks, North Dakota passed away on January 12, 2020 at Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

Lyle Luther Raymond was born on February 10, 1922 at Larimore, ND, the son of Carl and Nellie Swanson. He was raised and grew to manhood in the Larimore area. He received holy baptism and confirmed his Christian faith at Elm Grove Church of McCanna, ND.

Lyle married Zona Neumann of Orr, ND in 1943. She was the love of his life for 70 years and the mother of their two children. Lyle was engaged in farming for ten years in Moraine and Larimore Townships. After moving to Larimore, he worked at the Larimore Paint and Linoleum business and at Leslie J. Lord Implement and Auto. In 1955, Lyle got into the Ford automobile business. He operated and owned that until the fall of 1979. After moving to Grand Forks, he started taking life a little easier, getting more involved in the antique and flea market business. At one time he owned several antique and collector cars, several he had restored. He really enjoyed collecting and restoring children’s pedal tractors.

Having a small family with only two grandchildren made his life very enjoyable. Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Barbara Jean Serr, Bismarck, ND; son, Daniel R. Swanson, Grand Forks, ND; granddaughter, Kim A. Serr (special friend, Rick Demers), Surprise, AZ; grandson, Derek and Alli (Bolton) Swanson, Lakeville, MN; two great granddaughters, Mollie and Lucie Swanson; and a sister, Gloria Temple, Larimore, ND.

Lyle was preceded in death by his wife, Zona; his parents; brothers, Elmer, Carnell and Orville; and a special friend, James Lienhart.

Visitation begins one hour before the Memorial Service which is at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks.  Interment will take place at Bellevue Cemetery, Larimore, ND at a later date.