Elaine Caroline Swor

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Elaine Caroline Swor, 96, passed away on November 13, 2023, at Edgewood Vista. Elaine was born in Duluth, MN, on March 19, 1927, to Walfred and Hilda Swanson. She graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1945. After training, she worked as a dental assistant and also as a civil service employee for St. Louis County following high school. She married Lyle Swor in 1949. Elaine was a stay-at-home mom for their son Brian and daughter Leslee. She was very active in their activities and for the Gold Bond Stamp company as Division Secretary. She became very involved with Professional Secretaries International, holding several local offices. She went on to be president of the organization for ND and MN. In 1969, she was named Secretary of the Year for her Red River Chapter. Elaine then moved on to be the Administrative Assistant to the Business Manager for the Moorhead School System. In 1978, she became the Office Manager for the Fargo Parks District, remaining in that position until her retirement in 1993. In conjunction with her position, she served on the Fargodome steering committee.

After retirement, she volunteered at several places and worked each fall making candy at Carol Widmans Candy. She also continued her love of cooking, baking, and entertaining.

She is survived by her son, Brian (Sandi) Swor of Fargo; and her daughter, Leslee (Greg) Pierce of Prescott, AZ; grandchildren, Tamara Swor, Kimberly Coon, Adam Swor, Markee Daniel, and Christopher (Stacey) Daniel; great-grandchildren, Noah Coon, Olivia Coon, Owen Daniel, and Piper Daniel; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Swor; her parents; her sisters, Harriet and Shirley; and her brother, Ron.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Red River Valley.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo. Visitation will be one hour prior. Burial will be held at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Fargo National Cemetery, Harwood, ND.