Marianne G. Swanson, 75, of Wooster passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at her residence.
She was born April 23, 1948 in Cape Town, South Africa the daughter of Solomon and Stella Jasson Hoffman. On December 12, 1971, she married Mervin Swanson. He survives.
Marianne was a self-employed seamstress. She loved gardening, baking, bird watching, knitting, sewing, crafting and spending time with her family. Marianne was the proud matriarch of her family. She was a member of Moreland Garden Club.
In addition to her husband, Mervin she is survived by her daughter Tania Johnson of Orrville, and son Charles Swanson of Shreve; grandchildren Soloman Swanson, Delainey Johnson, Kenneth Johnson Jr., Charles Swanson Jr., Isabelle Swanson, Gracee Swanson and Alexandria Swanson; great-grandson Jahkor Robinson; sisters Ursula Burns and Mercia October both of Cape Town, South Africa.
Marianne was preceded in death by her parents; son Stan-Lee Swanson; siblings Vernon Hoffman, Jerry Hoffman and Leslie Jasson.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 1:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster with Pastor Daron Butler officiating.
Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www. stjude.org.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Dear Loving Swanson and related Family, it’s with great sadness that we received the news of the passing of Aunty Marianne. We wish to thank God our Heavenly Father for the Grace, which He bestowed on her for the 75 years +. We send our heartfelt condolences to EACH one and pray for God’s Comforter The Holy Spirit to surround and fill you with His Peace. God Bless
Please recwivw our sincerest condolences, Swanson and related families. May God walk with you during your time of bereavement. May the memories of your Wife, Mother, Grandmother sustain you when you celebrate her life and all she has achieved and the impact she has made in your lives. Uncle Mervin, Tania, Charles, your children, we pray for your family. From Bellville, Cape Town, RSA
Condolences to my family. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Celebrate Her life and all that she achieved.
We send our heartfelt condolences and pray for God’s Comforter The Holy Spirit to surround and fill you with His Peace. All God’s Bless. MHSRIP
Dear Mervyn , family and friends
My heartfelt condolences to you all at the passing of your dear Mariane and my dearest friend. May the love of God strengthen and console you at this very sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers and she will always be lovingly remembered by us all here in Cape Town She is resting in peace
Our sincere condolences to the Swanson family. We shall keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Very sad news.
Claudia and Winston Johnson—Australia
My heartfelt condolences to the husband, children and grandchildren of the wife, mother and grandmother who has passed on to a higher calling. I pray that the Lord will strengthen you all in this time of bereavement and remember the memories that will always remain with you.
Dear Swanson family, my most heartfelt condolences to each of you on the passing of Marianne. She was a beautiful soul and I never saw her without a smile on her face, even through her most difficult times. May all your wonderful memories comfort you now during this time, and may God hold you in his arms and give you peace.
To Mervyn and family, “Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me. For in my Father’s house are many mansions, if it was not so I would have told and when I go to prepare a place for you I will call me again and take you to myself. For where I am you may also be.
John 14:1-3
My heartfelt sincerest condolences to the Swanson families
Hold on to the beautifull memories you made together& let God be the Comforter
To the Swanson family we send our love and heart felt condolences to you all. Marianne was a loving and caring person to all she met. Her beautiful smile lite up many hearts. May you cherish all the love and beautiful memories she left behind for her family and friends. RIP angle until we all meet again.
To Mervyn and family. My most sincere sympathy to you and the family on the passing of Marianne. She was such a beautiful person that I was glad that I got to know. Praying for strength for you and your family during this sad time. Now all those precious memories will remain with you and sustain you. Love and prayers and hugs.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been blessed to have known you as a family, when you moved next door to us,almost 40 years ago. Time has separated us by miles, but we still count you as dear friends. May God comfort you at this time.
To Mervyn and your family,
Marianne was such a talented, caring, loving person. She would do anything for her friends and family. She will be greatly missed! Our prayers are with you all.
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our dear friend. Marianne and Merv opened their home to the Moreland Garden Club for many meetings and parties over the years. We shared lots of laughter with Marianne. She had a warm smile , a quick laugh, and a big heart. She blessed us and enriched us by her friendship and love.
To Mervyn, Tania, Charles and family
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Marianne.
Though we haven’t seen you all in many years, we still remember the good family times in Bellville South.
Marianne always lit up the room wherever she went. If you couldn’t see her, you could still hear her infectious laugh somewhere in the house! We remember Marianne as always doing something for friends and family, never complaining. May her soul rest in peace.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Menna, as she was fondly known by our family whose vibrant spirit illuminated the lives of all who were fortunate to cross her path. Her passion for life was infectious, and her warmth radiated through her smile and laughter. As we remember her, let us cherish the moments we shared, the stories that made us laugh, and the joy that her presence brought to our lives.
Let us weave together the threads of her life’s tapestry, embracing the legacy of love she left behind, by honoring her memory, with the fondest recollections, her heartfelt laughs, and her own unique piece of the happiness she spread so freely.
Menna’s spirit was never one to shy away from celebration, and tomorrow as we gather in Cape Town, South Africa, let us do so in a way that reflects her joyful nature. Just as she would wish, the atmosphere will be filled with the joy of companionship and will flow as effortlessly as the conversations she enriched with her presence.
In this gathering, we pay homage to Menna’s remarkable life—a life that embraced every moment and left a trail of happiness in its wake. Let us find solace in each other’s company and in the shared memories that bind us together.
As we remember and celebrate Menna, let us carry her light within us, radiating the same love, laughter, and zest for life that she shared so generously.
With heartfelt love and remembrance,