Margaret Swanson, age 94 of Madison, formerly of Bonduel, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 31, 2012. She has rejoined her beloved Loren. Margaret Jean Stone was born April 4, 1917 in Delta, CO to Mortimer and Mary (Hibbs) Stone. When she was four, her family moved to Ft. Collins, CO where she spent her childhood and school years, graduating from Ft. Collins High School. In 1939 she graduated from Colorado State University. She was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, and P.E.O. Sisterhood. After graduation she taught elementary school in Del Norte and Monte Vista, CO. She met Loren while they were students at CSU. The couple was married July 8, 1942 in Ft. Collins and moved to Bonduel, WI, where they made their home for 65 years and where Loren had his Veterinary Practice. Margaret was active in the Bonduel community. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, including Mission Circle, Bible studies, and the Altar Guild. She taught in the Bonduel area schools. She served as president of Bonduel Woman's Club. Margaret was the first woman on the Village Board. She and Loren helped start the local AFS Program; Bonduel's first AFS student, Solvor Kolsrud of Norway, lived in their home for a year. They were charter members of the Bonduel Community Archives. Margaret served as Secretary of the Wis. Veterinary Auxiliary. Her husband and family were Margaret's first love. Among her many interests were her home, gardening, cooking and baking, needlework, bridge and sports. An excellent swimmer and life guard, she taught many children how to swim. She had a passion for all animals, from family pets to the birds she loved to watch and feed. She and Loren enjoyed traveling in the US and Europe. The Rocky Mountains and family drew Margaret back to Colorado throughout her life. She was loved by all who met her; her quick wit and sense of humor brightened every conversation. To her last days Margaret would quote poetry, tell stories and jokes she had known forever. Her positive outlook on life often prompted her to quote her favorite Scripture, "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Loren and Margaret moved to Madison in 2007 to live near their daughter, Mary Jo. Survivors include: her children, Mary Jo (Phil) Olson of McFarland, Martha (Richard Habighorst) Swanson of Neenah, Rob (Gloria) Swanson of Bonduel; 5grandchildren, Rebecca (David) Stockwell, Anne (Jason) Napieralski, Alan Scheer, Rachel (Dave) Setzke, Bonnie (Brian) Rossi; 7 great-grandchildren, Noah and Elliot Stockwell, Bella Rossi, Max and Oscar Napieralski, Lilianna and Aidan Setzke; sister-in-law, Winifred Stone; nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by: her husband Loren; her parents; sisters, Ruth and Martha; brother, Fred; and son-in-law, Jon Porter. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, April 14, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church,240 E. Green Bay St., Bonduel, WI 54107 with the Rev. Timothy Shoup officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday after 9am until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Bonduel Community Archives, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, or a charity of your choice. Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel is assisting the family with the arrangements. The family thanks the staff at Harmony of Madison, and Dr. Luke Dolan of Dean Clinic for the kindness, care, and respect they gave both Margaret and Loren. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com