Cynthia Kaye Swanson, 65, of Jefferson, SD, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at a Sioux City hospital. Memorial service will be held 3:00 Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City, 4125 Orleans Ave. A visitation will begin one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Cindy was born in Clear Lake, SD on February 17, 1950, the daughter of Norman and Esther (Texley) Tolrud. She attended school in Toronto, SD. Cindy married Butch O’Neal and together had three Children. They later were divorced. Cindy then married Doug Swanson in Vermillion, SD. She attended college and graduated from University of South Dakota with a degree in Social work (BSW). Cindy then perused her love of social work at Lutheran Social Services, Boys and girls home and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
Cindy was very fond of competitive gardening, sewing, shopping, pets, and most importantly her friends and family.
Survivors include her husband Doug, Children Christel O’Neal, Shawn O’Neal, Mark Swanson and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Cindy was preceded in death by parents, Beloved Son Lanny O’Neal, and Grandson Ryan O’Neal.