Ethelyne Swanson Lindblad Larson, 91, a resident for the past 1 ½
years of the Rouse Warren County Home, Youngsville, PA., died
there Tuesday morning, April 7, 2015. She was born May 6, 1923
in Jamestown, N.Y. She was the daughter of George and Laurina
Nystrand Swanson. She was a longtime Bemus Point and
Jamestown, N.Y. resident, moving to Warren, PA., in 2011.
Ethelyne was employed as a legal Secretary most of her life and
was also employed with Ames Insurance of Falconer, N.Y. as a
Secretary and Office Manager. She has also been employed as a
Secretary with Soap and Solvent in Jamestown, N.Y.
Ethelyne was raised in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of
Jamestown, N.Y. and later attended St. Timothy Lutheran Church
in Bemus Point, NY where she was active in all aspects of the
church, was a church council member, ELCA and served as
financial secretary. She loved to play golf, bridge and pinochle.
She was a former member of Nordin Women’s Club, Vikings
Club and the Marvin House. She was an accomplished artist and
enjoyed music.
She is survived by her 4 children – Peter Lindblad and wife,
Cyndy and Beth Konkus all of Stuart, FL., Nancy Lindblad of
Warren, PA. , Patty Rosenberg and husband, Abe of Jamestown,
N.Y. 1 Sister – Elizabeth Ralph of Spokane, WA., 2 Sister-in-laws,
Doris Swanson of Cromwell, CT., Anne Swanson of Cotuit, MA.,
14 Grandchildren – Ryan Konkus, Kristen Signorelli, Piper
Spitzer, Hunter, Brooks, Whitney, Quint Lindblad, Adrian and
Andrew Shodi, Marc Carraher, Jessica Harvey, Erin Beckstrom,
Katie Chapman and Emily Wood, 19 Great Grandchildren,
several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1st
husband, Gordon Lindblad and 2nd husband, Larry Larson, 2
Brothers – Gordon and George Swanson.
Friends may call at the First Lutheran Church, 109 W. Third Ave.,
Warren, PA. Monday, April 13, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00
A.M. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 A.M. with Revs.
David Blank, Pastor and Jeffrey Ewing, Associate Pastor,
officiating. Interment will be in Bemus Point Cemetery, Bemus
Point, N.Y. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through
First Lutheran Church, 109 W. Third Ave., Warren, PA. 16365
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting
www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral
Home, Inc., Warren, PA. has been entrusted with funeral
arrangements.
Nancy,pete and family.so sorry for your loss.fond memories of your mom.beautiful lady.inside and out.she is safe in heaven.God bless.bobby
Dear Patty & family,
So sorry for your loss. Ethelyne was such a sweet lady. It was always a delight to see her at golfing events; always had a beautiful smile. My sincere condolences.
Nancy and family….. It was just a couple of days ago when I thought of your Mom . I always had a special place in my heart for he. She was one of the most courageous women I ever knew and was a great support to me when we worked together. I will always have good memories of her. Prayers to all of you Love, JoJo