Delores J. (Swanson) Danielson, 86, of Oakland NE

Delores J. (Swanson) Danielson, was born to Clarence and Blanche (Johnson) Swanson on November 18, 1928 in Oakland, Nebraska. She passed away June 17, 2015 at Oakland Heights Nursing Home, in Oakland at the age of 86 years.

Delores attended Pleasant Way Rural School and graduated from Oakland High School. She graduated from Dana College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.

On May 25, 1956 Delores was married to Kenneth Danielson at First Covenant Church in Oakland. This was the same church in which Delores had been baptized and later confirmed. They shared their lives on the farm, and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, before Kenneth passed away on June 29, 2007.  Delores moved to Oakland Heights Assisted Living, and later to Oakland Heights Nursing Home.

Delores managed the Ladies’ Style Shop in Oakland during her early years. She also was an active rural school teacher for many years, and had fond memories of many of her students. After retiring from teaching, she managed the Golden Oaks for several years.

She enjoyed belonging to Hooper Saddle Club, and went on many saddle club rides. She loved holidays, and was a collector of Hallmark Christmas ornaments. Her nieces and nephews loved to stay at her home, as she always served Swedish Pancakes for breakfast. She was a good supporter of Oakland-Craig sports, following all the games and activities.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; brothers, Donald and Harlan Swanson; sister-in-law, DonnaVee Swanson; nephew, Michael Cull.

She is survived by sisters-in-law, Mylet Swanson of Ralston, NE, Norma (Glenn) Cull of Oakland, Kathryn (Stan) Granatowicz of Omaha, NE; nephews, Keith, Scott, Steve and Joe Swanson, Todd Cull, Dan and Mitch Granatowicz; nieces, Kim Janssen, Joan Hellbough, Sandra Hunley, Karen Loudon; many wonderful great nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, June 22, 2015, 10:30 am, at Salem Covenant Church, rural Oakland

VISITATION: Monday 9-10:30 am at the church.

BURIAL: Salem Cemetery, rural Oakland

MEMORIALS: To the family for designation at a later time.

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Delores Danielson