Gary D. Swenson

Gary D. Swenson, 88, passed away on March 19, 2025, at the Libby Care Center.

He was born in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota Dec. 4, 1936, to Clifford and Cora Swenson. Gary attended school in Minnesota for eight years then moved to Libby, Montana. He graduated from high school in 1954. 

Gary married Gayla Vatland and had one daughter, Jenan. On Dec. 29, 1995, he married Bonnie Dahl of Olympia, Washington in Sandpoint, Idaho.

He was a proud veteran from 1961-63, then served in the Army Reserve. He was honorably discharged Nov. 16, 1967. He worked at Jaqueth Auto, Jenkins Motors, Napa Auto, Asarco Mine and Libby lumber mills.

Gary loved cars, remodeling classic cars, cross country skiing, hunting and fishing. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Cora Swenson, sister Shirley, brother David Swenson, Malissa Tevebaugh, Charlotte Tevebaugh and Jodi Caneer.

Survivors include wife Bonnie; daughter Jenan, bonus children Cathy Roberts, Hardison Roberts, Shawn Roberts, Jeff Caneer, Cliff Tevebaugh, and Tim Tevebaugh; sister Mary Swenson, sister Linda Schikora, nieces Kari Vanderwheel and Dhana (Jeff) Nelson; Guiletta Swenson, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby.

Gravesite services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 4 at Libby City Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby.  Online memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.