Joyce Swift

Remembering the life of Joyce Swift, 91, entered heaven on March 12, 2025 in Mesa, AZ.

Joyce was born March 19, 1933 in Fergus Falls, MN to Verner and Charlotte (Brown) Mittelstadt. She graduated from Elbow Lake High School, 1951. She married Clifford Swift, June 22, 1952. They farmed near Wendell, MN and raised their four daughters, Virginia, Veronica, Ellen and Elaine.

Joyce always had a kind word and smile. She would walk in her neighborhood and always had time to visit. As an avid golfer, she had two holes-in-one. She loved spending time with family and friends. Her loving spirit inspired many. She and Cliff traveled the world.

Preceding her in death were her sister-in-law, Charlotte Swift; brothers-in-law, Richard (Bernetta) Swift and Richard Vollbrecht; and grandson, Pedro Aguerreberry.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 72 years, Clifford; 4 daughters, Virginia (Lyn) Goodbar, Veronica (Glenn) Williamson, Ellen (Dean) Ogg and Elaine (Darrin) Kinderknecht; 15 grandchildren, Holly (Jeff) Taylor, Wade (Mandii) Taylor; Brandon (Andreja) Williamson; Keri (Brandon) McCollum; Brady (Angela) Otterness; Katie (Cesar) Castillejos; Kevin Williamson; Justin (Jenny) Ogg; Kelly (Jeff) Peterson; Lexia (Jon) Hennessy; Meghan Aguerreberry; Lance (Molly) Ricks; Dylan (Emily) Kadrmas, Kyle and Brandon Kinderknecht; 22 great-grandchildren; Gwenyth, Ty and Ruby Williamson; Zachary and Trevor McCollum; Caliah, Cora and Cruz Castillejos; Colten, Kallen, Isabelle and Abigail Ogg; Nathan and Grant Peterson; Olivia, Kendall and Adair Hennessy; Lucas and Bennett Aguerreberry; Remy, Rory and Cliff Ricks; aunt, June Hess; sisters, Marilyn (Pat) Darcy and Esther Vollbrecht; brother, Robert (Jan) Mittelstad and brother-in-law, Vernon Swift.

Celebration of Joyce's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, MN, with visitation one-hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com