Mary Hagedorn

Mary Lee Hagedorn was born July 30, 1933, the daughter of Clare Gale “Bill” and Vivian P. Shade Harmon. Mary lived in Spirit Lake attending school and graduating from Spirit Lake High School in 1951.

She married Roy D. Swift Jr. in 1951 and moved to Spencer. This union resulted in two children, Debra and Matt. After Mary moved to Spirit Lake, Iowa, she married Art Hagedorn in 1967, which gave her three stepchildren, Marlene, Marvin and Keith.

Mary was a homemaker, member of the BPW and the United Methodist Church. She worked with Art many years in the gravel construction business.

Despite her declining health, Mary enjoyed many things in her life. She treasured and gave of herself to family and friends. She loved music, reading and was an avid bird watcher. Most of all she loved a good joke and laughter.

Mary passed away on May 3, 2004 at the Hilltop Nursing Home in Spirit Lake at 70 years of age.

She is survived by her children and spouses, Deb (Swift) and Ed Wood of Fairfield, IA, Marlene and Jim Avery, Keith and Karla Hagedorn, all of Spirit Lake; one brother, Richard “Dick” and Estella Harmon of Arnolds Park; 12 grandchildren, 14 great children and two great-great grandchildren. Along with many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Art, her parents, her twin sister, her sister Doneta Lorenzen, brother, Bob Harmon, son, Matt Swift and stepbrother, Marvin Hagedorn.

IN MEMORY
MARY LEE HAGEDORN
July 30, 1933 ~ May 3, 2004

SERVICES
United Methodist Church
Spirit Lake, Iowa
Wednesday, May 5, 2004 2:00 PM

CLERGY
Rev. Jeff Kodis

MUSIC
Congregational Hymn
In The Garden
Elwin Tritle, soloist
Deanna Kuiper, organist
I’ll Fly Away Wind Beneath My Wings

PALLBEARERS
Sam Wedeking
Brandon Hagedorn
Chad Hagedorn
Dwight Rutter
Eric Avery
Todd Johnson

INTERMENT
Lakeview Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Iowa

 

I’m Free Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free I’m following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at close of day If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy A friend shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah yes, these things I too will miss Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, Ive savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch Perhaps my time seemed all to brief Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your hearts and share with me God wanted me now. He Set Me Free.

 

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