Mary Swenson - Resident of the Month
Mary was born May 28, 1936 in Maryville Missouri. She grew up on a farm in Tarkio, Missouri. Mary graduated from Tarkio High School, and went on to graduate from Tarkio College with a B.A. in teaching in 1958. She later graduated from University of Nebraska in 1965 with a Masters of Education degree. Mary and her late husband, Art, were married July 17th, 1966, and were married for 47 years before his passing. Mary says she spent summers with several nieces and a nephew that came to visit them on the farm. Mary taught at Valley High School for 31 years, and through out Iowa for over 6 years. She came to Bickford of WDM 9 years ago, and says she enjoys visiting with the BFM's and the other residents of Bickford. Mary shares her apartment with her "little furry friend" Diva. Mary loves playing most games and enjoys bingo. She says she also enjoys plays and musicals.
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