Delphine Christine Swanson (Frank) was born on May 26, 1935 in Bateman, SK to Henry and Christine Frank. Delphine attended school in Bateman and spent her childhood on the family farm. She grew up around a big and loving family, with 13 siblings; Liz, Eva, Phil, Chris, Addie, Henry, Rose, Otto, Edna, Ruth, Bud, Eleanor and Enid. Throughout Del's childhood and adult life, she lived in many different places such as Gravelbourg, Cabri, Pennant, Swift Current, North Battleford and settled in Yorkton, SK where she lived with her daughter Heather. Del had many hobbies and passions in her life such as curling, baking, sewing, crocheting, gardening and travelling to the mountains where she spent many summers at Mara Lake with her children. One of the most important things in her life was her family. She was blessed with 3 children; Kim Swanson (Cindy), Beverly Ruecker and Heather Campbell (Calvin). Del was a proud Grandma and Great-Grandma to Nathan Ruecker (Allison; Bohdi & Julia), Nathan Strange (Denise; Weston, Bradley & Elliette), Justin Swanson (Christy; Luna), Kirstin Keppler (Richie; Henry & Elyse), Dallas Verity (Lisa; Peyton & Emelia), Joshua Swanson (Jessilyn; London), Courtney Rennie (Chad; Makynli & Jack), Corey Ruecker, Ashley Ruecker (Harlow), Tegan Coehoorn (Nathan; Greyce), Kelsey Levandoski (Wesley; Brynn) and Caleb Campbell. Del had a servant's heart & was a very generous person, in her spare time in the winter months she would crochet scarves to donate to people in need. Del had tremendous strength, she fought and won the battle against breast cancer twice, as well as skin cancer, with a smile on her face the entire time. Del was an unfailing believer in Jesus Christ and was called home to her Saviour after a courageous battle with cancer on May 2, 2017 at 81 years old. She was predeceased by her parents; Henry and Christine, siblings; Liz, Eva, Rose, Chris, Phil and Bud, as well as her oldest daughter Beverly. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, May 13 at 1:00 pm, at 49 Smith Street E., Yorkton, SK (Land Titles Building - Third Avenue Entrance). The family will be wearing purple to the service in memory of Del and welcomes anyone else to join in. Larry German at Bailey's Funeral Home in care of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Del's name to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Diabetes Association and Autism Canada, all charities that were important in her life.
