Thelma Swensen

Thelma Isabell Swensen, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 2, 2023 at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines.

Thelma was born on July 30, 1934 Polk City, Iowa to Orville Leroy and Harriette Elizabeth Miller. She grew up in Polk City and attended Polk City School. She was a Register and Tribune carrier while she was in Junior High and High School. She was also involved in 4-H and 6x6 basketball. Thelma graduated from High School in 1952 and worked for Central Life Assurance Company. She was a member of the Polk City Evangelical Free Church for many years. She was united in marriage in 1958 and from this union were three children, David Lee, Debra Ann, Kevin Duane. The family moved to Madrid and later Des Moines. As a homemaker and devoted mother Thelma was involved in all of her children’s school activities, cub scouts, and little league.

She was a member of Westchester Evangelical Free Church and was very active in Sunday School, Bible School, and Youth Groups. In January of 2002, Thelma retired from the State of Iowa working with TRA program and as a Claim Specialist. During retirement she became active with Young at Heart Senior and White Cross Missions with her church.

Thelma is survived by her children, David (Chris) Swensen, Debra Swensen, and Kevin (Kathy) Swensen; grandchildren, David Jr. (Nickole) Swensen, Krystal (Eric) Witt, Emma (Tim) Ferry, Ashley (Abe) Yoder, and Stephanie Swensen; step grandchildren, Angela (James) Jeans and Toby Williams; great grandchildren, Sophia Peterson, Lane Swensen, Jack Swensen, and Timothy Ferry IV; step great grandchildren, Brandon Williams, Andrew Cox, Leanna Bishop, Lexee Williams, and Kaylee Witt; and other loving family members.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, John Miller.

Family will greet guests on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. A funeral service will follow visitation at 1:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will take place directly following at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Ave., Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Westchester Evangelical Free Church Missions Fund in loving memory of Thelma Swensen

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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