Jacqueline Joy Swenson

Jacqueline Joy (Hythecker) Swenson, 71, died Feb. 9, 2010.

She was born Feb. 5, 1939, to Floyd and Evelyn Hythecker in Whitefish. She graduated from Whitefish High School and attended Colorado Women’s College and the University of Montana. She married Stuart W. Swenson of Kalispell in 1962 and moved to Libby shortly thereafter.   

In Libby, Mrs. Swenson raised three sons – David Swenson of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Matthew Swenson of Missoula; and Mitchell Swenson of Hayden, Idaho. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Adrian, Brittney, Colin and Nickolaus.

Mrs. Swenson moved to Coeur d’Alene in 1985 where she taught school and then moved back to her hometown of Whitefish in 1990. 

Family said she would be remembered for a positive and high-energy attitude, and her kindness and generosity toward others.

A celebration of her life is planned for 2 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Methodist Church in Whitefish (115 Wisconsin Ave.). Private interment will be at Whitefish Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to NOSDA (No One Shall Die Alone) of Coeur d’Alene, c/o St. Pius Parish, 625 E. Haycraft, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815.

Austin Funeral Home handled arrangements.