Dorothy Elaine Swanson

March 26, 2014

Dorothy was born in Reed City, Michigan in 1954, to Leo and Marie Kailing. She was a 1973 graduate of Reed City High School. As a Navy wife, Dorothy was the mainstay of the family while her husband was at sea. She enjoyed RV-ing with her husband, quilting, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Dorothy is survived by her husband Tim; daughters, Angela Huber (Tom), Jennifer Swanson, and Elizabeth Arnold (Matt). Surviving grandchildren are Tyler Swanson, Jacob, and Nikolaus Huber, Charlie, Cameron, Gabrielle, Daniel, and Chelsy Swanson, and Harper Arnold. Dorothy’s surviving siblings are Leo (Ruthann) Kailing, Theresa (Bob) Heminger, Cathy (Jim) Bellville, Evelyn Hare, and David (Sue) Kailing, all of Michigan; Louis Kailing, Vince (Phyllis) Kailing, Mike (Karen) Kailing, and Keith (Pam) Kailing, all of Florida; Rosie (George) Wolfe of Washington; Lois (Dale) Stover of Ohio; and Susie (Wes) Bellville of Indiana; as well as countless cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Leo John and Julia Marie Kailing; sister, Lucille Hunter; and brothers, Lawrence and Tom Kailing.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Children’s Ministry at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Pensacola, and the United Methodist Church Children’s Home in Montgomery, AL.

Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Friday, March 28, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

A memorial service will take place Saturday, March 29, 2014, at 3 p.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church.

Pastor Larry Anderson, Pastor Carolyn Nelson and Pastor Tim Payne will be officiating.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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