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Jim was born on December 18, 1949 in Escanaba, the son of William Jr. and Juanita (Holmberg) Swenson. Jim was raised in Gladstone and graduated from Gladstone High School in the class of 1968. He continued his education earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Michigan State University. He became an operating engineer in various construction jobs. Jim was a true outdoorsmen who enjoyed working in his yard, cutting wood, and gardening. He enjoyed canning what he grew.
Jim is survived by his siblings William "Bill" (Cathy) Swenson, Jill (Dave) Meier, and Holly Swenson; nieces and nephews Michael (Cassandra) Swenson, William IV (Irene) Swenson, Erik Swenson, and Kellie Swenson; cousins Tom Joseph, Julie Joseph, and Judy Richards; as well as several other relatives. Among his other relatives, Jim had a special bond with his aunt Nancy Joseph.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, William Jr. and Juanita, and other aunts and uncles.
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