Zilla Elcock Swenson (Birth 29 Feb 1908/Death 23 Sep 1994)
Zilla E. Swenson
Zilla Elcock Swenson, 86, of Malad, died Friday, Sept. 23, 1994, in Malad.
She was born February 29, 1908, in Malad, a daughter of Charles and Julia May Gibson Elcock.
She grew up and was educated in Malad, was a graduate of Malad High School and later attended Henager’s Business School.
She worked for several years for the Ireland Bank and also for Mountain Bell Telephone Co.
She married Mont A. Swenson Feb. 20, 1954, in Pocatello, Idaho. After her marriage, she had worked for the A.S.C.S. Office, the Selective Service and the U.S. Forest Service, retiring in 1969. Mrs. Swenson was a member of the LDS Church.
She is survived by her husband, Mont. A. Swenson, of Malad; 3 sons and their wives; Mont Allen and Sheila Swenson of Rupert; William (Bill) E. and Kathy Swenson of Pocatello; Robert (Bob) E. and Tess Swenson of Elko, Nevada; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister.
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 26 in the Malad 4th Ward Chapel with Bishop Wendell Smith officiating. Burial was in the Malad City Cemetery.
Zilla E. Swenson
MALAD – Zilla Elcock Swenson, 86 of Malad, died Friday, Sept. 23, 1994 in Malad.
She was born February 29, 1908, in Malad, a daughter of Charles and Julia May Gibson Elcock.
She grew up and was educated in Malad, was a graduate of Malad High School and later attended Henager’s Business School.
She worked for several years for the Ireland Bank and also for Mountain Bell Telephone Co.
She married Mont A. Swenson Feb. 20, 1954, in Pocatello, Idaho. After her marriage, she had worked for the A.S.C.S. Office, the Selective Service and the U.S. Forest Service, retiring in 1969. Mrs. Swenson was a member of the LDS Church.
She is survived by her husband, Mont. A. Swenson of Malad; 3 sons and their wives; Mont Allen and Sheila Swenson of Rupert, William (Bill) E. and Kathy Swenson of Pocatello; Robert (Bob) E. and Tess Swenson of Elko, Nevada; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 26, at noon in the Malad LDS 4th Ward chapel, with Bishop Wendell Smith officiating. Friends may call at the Benson-Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 N., Malad, on Sunday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Monday at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Malad City Cemetery.
In Loving Memory of
Zilla Elcock Swenson – 86
Born Februay 29, 1908 – Malad City, Idaho
Died September 23, 1994 – Malad City, Idaho
Funeral Service
Monday September 26, 1994 – 12 Noon
Malad LDS 4th Ward Chapel
Bishop Wendell Smith, officiating
Concluding Service
Malad City Cemetery
Dedicatory Prayer………………….Alan Swenson, son
Compassionate service rendered by the Malad 4th Ward Relief Society, Sarah Perkins, pres.
Service
Family Prayer……………………………………..Bill Swenson, son
Prelude and Postlude…………………….Carla Williams
Invocation………………………..Bob Swenson, son
Life Sketch……………………..Mike Swenson, grandson
Vocal Duet……………………………”The Test”
Michelle Rasmussen, Jennifer Filley, grd.daugthers
Accompanied by Carla Williams
Speaker……………………….President Brent Evanson
Remarks…………………………..Bishop Wendell Smith
Benediction…………………………..Larry Elcock, nephew
Casket Bearers
Grandsons
Jeff Swenson
David Swenson
Mike Swenson
Brian Swenson
Greg Swenson
Danny Swenson
Honorary Bearers
Family
Larry Elcock
Curt Elcock
Mike Tilley
Von Elcock
Scott Rasmussen
Gerald Williams
