Laurel Swift

February 8, 1927 - November 3, 2010

Laurel Francis Swift was born on February 8, 1927 in Dunnell, Minnesota to Francis and Mary Violet (Andreson) Swift. Laurel attended school in Dunell. After school Laurel served in the U.S. Army, during WWII. After his service Laurel was a truck driver and worked in underground telephone cable. In Albia, Laurel worked for Smith?s Laundry. He drove a bus for the Albia Schools until the age of 75 and then became a jantior until his health declined in 2008. Laurel married Delilah Katherine Franklin on January of 1966 in Albia, Iowa. Laurel and Delilah were blessed with 32 years of marriage. Delilah died March 28, 1998. Laurel passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Emmaunuel St. Joseph?s Hospital in Mankato, Minnesota, at the age of 83 years, three months, and 26 days. He was preceded in death by her parents; his wife; and one sister Marylyn Groth. Laurel is survived by two sisters and one brother, Alvera Schmidt of Mankato, MN, Rose Mae Kurtz of Flushing, N.Y., and Lyle Swift of Montecello, MN. A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, November 13, 2010, at Oak View Cemetery in Albia. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion, Howard Cessna Post #136 of Albia. Arrangements were provided by the Winfield Funeral Home of Albia.