Donald T. Swenson went home to be with his Lord on June 9, 2019.
Born May 5, 1936 in Rhame, North Dakota to Tom and Olga Swenson.
After attending Crawford, Marmarth and Rhame schools, he received his
Bachelor's Degree with Honors from Dickinson State College in 1963. He taught
mathematics in high school for three years, after which he attended the University
of North Dakota where he earned a Masters Degree in Accounting.
After earning his CPA designation, Don moved to Rapid City to begin a 25- year
career teaching accounting at the National College (now National American
University).
He served for several years in the US Air Force Reserves.
Having spent many years building a log home in the Black Hills, his proudest
achievement however, was his marriage to his sweetheart, Isabelle Holt in 1972.
They operated tourist and lodging businesses in the Black Hills. In 1996 they
moved to his father's homestead in North Dakota. They both enjoyed the farm
more than any other endeavor.
He had a strong Christian faith and an avid passion for learning and educating
himself and others. Education reform was important to him, as was the protection of
the US Constitution.
Forever grateful to God for His presence in his and his wife's lives. One of his
favorite Bible verses is Acts 17:28: "For in him we live and move and have our
being."
Preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brothers, Joel Swenson and
Perry and Bill Thorne.
Survived by his sister-in-law, Elvera Thorne, niece Jan Thorne Mason (her sons
Brian and Jeff), and nephews Ron and Todd Thorne.
Memorials may be designated for or given to the charity of the donors' choosing.