Swanson, Norma A. age 79, of Anoka. Teacher for over 40 years, member of PEO and preschool teacher at Zion Lutheran. Norma was a talented floral artist, loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother whose spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, Tillie and Theodore Engmark; sister, Beverly. Survived by husband of 50 years, Ronald F. Swanson; brothers, Philmore, Charles, Roger, and Jimmy; sisters, Bonnie, Eileen, Barbara, and Kay; children, Lisa (Tom) Endersbe of Eagan, Bruce Swanson of Anoka, Brian Swanson of Anoka, Lori (Matt) Pope of Duluth; grandchildren, Tori, Erik, and Sean Endersbe, and Skyla and Broxton Pope. Memorial service Saturday 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 1601 4th Ave. S., Anoka. Visitation 1 hour prior at church. Luncheon to follow. Memorials preferred to PEO - Cottey College. Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home Anoka 763-421-0220 thurston-lindberg.com