Ruth Leanore Warner Swenson
1928 – 2022
Ruth Leanore Warner Swenson, age 93, returned to her Heavenly Father, January 24, 2022, after a life of service to her family, church and community. She was born August 20, 1928, to David Richard Warner and Leanore Thomas Warner in Spanish Fork, Utah. Her siblings were Richard, Lynn and Lois.
Ruth married Garland Snell Swenson on March 21, 1951, in the Salt Lake Temple. They built their home in Spanish Fork and were blessed with five sons: Roger, Clark, Carl, Paul and Lynn.
She was known for her talents of playing the piano and organ, serving as Ward Organist for over 55 years.
She participated in the agriculture and livestock industry, actively supporting many livestock events including area livestock shows. She spent over 40 years as the Office Manager and lead bookkeeper for Spanish Fork Livestock Auction.
Ruth is survived by her five sons: Roger, Clark, Carl, Paul and Lynn. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Snell; her parents, her brothers and sister and five great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held on Friday evening, January 28, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660. A second viewing will be held Saturday morning, January 29, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Fourth Ward LDS Meetinghouse, 353 East 400 North, Spanish Fork, Utah. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the church chapel. A livestream will be available at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8vrQE6TdKs1HCpcT0NDamQ/live.
Interment will take place at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660. Condolences may be sent to www.walkermemorials.com.