Funeral services for Wanda A. Swanson 93, of Pukwana, SD will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022 at the United Church of Christ in Chamberlain with burial in the Swedish Lutheran Cemetery at Ola, SD.  Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Thursday with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the United Church of Christ in Chamberlain, SD.

Wanda Argene Swanson was born April 10, 1929 to Edwin and Bertha (Bliss) Schjulstad in Chamberlain.  She grew up on a farm near Chamberlain and attended Chamberlain grade school and high school graduating in 1947, then went to business school in Rapid City.  Later she moved to Pierre to work as a secretary for the S.D. Homemaking Supervisor at the Capital.  Wanda served as a State and National Officer in the Future Homemakers of American Organization.

On September 24, 1950, Wanda was united in marriage to Roy G. Swanson at the United Church of Christ in Chamberlain.  They lived on a farm south of Pukwana near Red Lake for ten years.  During that time, they were blessed to welcome a daughter and three sons into their family.  In 1960, they moved to the Swanson farm close to where Roy grew up.

Music was an important part of Wanda’s life.  She was active in the band and choir and began singing for funerals while in high school.  Singing in the church choir for 79 years was also very special to her and she enjoyed being a part of River Country Players and other local musical groups.

Wanda was a member of the United Church of Christ and Women’s Fellowship and also taught Sunday School.  Other organizations included P.E.O. Chapter AA, 4-H, Prime Cattlewomen and “Hi Neighbor” Extension Club.

In later years, Wanda and Roy enjoyed traveling in the winter to Texas and California to visit family and friends; plus went on cruises and visited many other areas.

Wanda also worked as a clerk in a dress shop in Chamberlain for 30 years.

All their children and spouses, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were a very special part of her life.  She cherished the many years with Roy and their family.  They had many close friends that they enjoyed spending time with.  Wanda loved attending the many recitals, plays, musicals, and sports activities the children were involved in.

Wanda passed away on September 11, 2022 at Sanford Medical Center in Chamberlain at the age of 93 years.  Gratefully sharing her life are her daughter Gail and husband Dave Gunderson; sons Craig and wife Peggy, Kim and wife Donna, Barry and wife Debbie; seven grandchildren and spouses: Trent (Lynn), Jason (Taya), Alisha (Buster), Jenna (Eric), Brianna (Brent), Wade (Leah), and Amber (Mike); also 16 great grandchildren: Matthew, Megan, Caleb, Kylie, Kelton, Oliver, Espy, Nissi, Judah, Josiah, Jack, Ella, Jaxon, Corbin, Jude, Remy, and Cora Mae.

Preceding her in death were her husband Roy, her parents Edwin and Bertha Schjulstad, sister Anita and husband Richard Waldron, and grandson Derek Swanson.

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