Obituary of Betty Irene Swanson

SWANSON, Betty I., age 77, of Maple Grove, passed away at home on March 24, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her daughter, Jackie McLean; son, Michael McLean; granddaughter, Pamela McLean; siblings, Lois Hayes, Bob Olson, and Jackie Haugen. She will be deeply missed by her loving companion, Joe Rupp; her children, Scott (Sue) McLean, Kelly (Kurt) Rohde, Pamela Wick; grandchildren; great grandchildren; brothers, Jim (Nancy) Van Auken, David (Louise) Van Auken, Jerry Van Auken; brother in-law, Myron Haugen; many relatives and good friends. There will be a concurrent Celebration of Life for both Betty Swanson and her son, Michael McLean, who died unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2016. Visitation 1 hour before service. Celebration of Life will be at 1pm Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 at Cremation Society of MN, 7835 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Park (763-560-3100) with a gathering after from 2-4pm. Private interment, Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. (see also, Michael McLean obit).