Gloria Jean Swanson, age 77 of North Platte, passed away Friday September 7, 2018 at Centennial Park Nursing Home.

Gloria was born May 30, 1941 in Northfield, MN to Alvin and Erna (Meyer) Nelson. She graduated from high school in 1958 and became a flight attendant with Humboldt Inc. She married John W. Swanson in November 1977 in Arvada, CO. The couple lived in Deckers, CO, Thornton, CO and Stratton, NE where she was a mail carrier for the US Postal Service. Gloria moved to South Oak Manor in North Platte in 2017 following John's death. She was a homemaker and mother to 7 children. She spent several years raising her grandson Jaii who is now 8 years old. She loved her kids and grandkids and enjoyed all of their activities. She liked watching Days of our Lives, leading the Frog Exercise program, and playing poker, UNO, and pitch with her many friends at South Oak Manor.

Gloria is survived by her children, Calvin of North Platte, Joe of Thornton, CO, Michael of Lincoln, Amanda of Kearney, Nicole of McCook, and Jodie of Beaufort, SC; grandson Jaii Swanson of McCook; 8 other grandchildren; brother Gene (Julie) Nelson of Mankato, MN; and sister/dear friend Donna Bryant of Thornton, CO; as well as other extended family members and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband John W. Swanson; son Daniel G. Swanson; parents Alvin and Erna Nelson; brother Dean Nelson; and sister Darlene Garson.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com . Cremation was chosen, and private family services will be held at a later date. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.