Born Margaret Elizabeth Curry in Nevada City, California and grew up in Taft, California. Married Donald Swanson in 1947 and settled in Santa Clara, California. Pre-deceased by her husband, Donald Swanson; parents Morris and Mae Curry; her brothers, Morris Curry Jr. and Lawrence Curry, and sister, Agnes Simon. Survived by her daughter, Carol Swanson, and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary Service to be held Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 7pm at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. Funeral Mass Friday, April 12, 2013 at 10:30am at St. Justin Parish Community Church, 2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos, California.