Kimberly Kay Swanson

About Kimberly

Kimberly Kay Swanson, 56, of Bagley, Minnesota went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, March 13,2025 after suffering a major heart attack at Sanford Bagley Medical Center.

Kimberly was born on May 7, 1968, in Chula Vista, California, the daughter of Gerald and Pamela (Sims) Davis.

At a young age, her family moved to Minnesota, and she attended Cambridge High School graduating in 1987. After graduation, she attended Trinity Bible College in, Ellendale, ND from 1987 – 1990. Kimberly met her future husband, John Swanson, at Trinity and they were married on June 8, 1991, at Cambridge, MN.

The couple moved to Fairfax, MN to work on their family farm. Quickly, they realized that farm life was not for Kimberly. Their first child, Timothy, was born on September 4, 1992. They were excited to start their family, unfortunately their second child ended in miscarriage. They didn’t lose hope, and their son Matthew was born on May 17, 1994. After having suffered a second miscarriage, their son, Benjamin came along on July 19, 1998. They finished building their family on October 14, 1999, when they finally got their girl, Rebecca.

Kimberly began serving the Lord with her husband. In 1994, John and Kimberly and family, began volunteering and helping in Children’s Ministry at Gaylord Assembly Church in Gaylord, Minnesota. John felt the call for Ministry and in January of 1998. They moved back to Ellendale, ND and continued to help children ministry.

They moved to Ashland, Wisconsin in 2006, and the couple continued to devote themselves to minister children in their faith. In August of 2010, John accepted a call for the Senior Pastor at Faith Hill Assembly of God Church in Bagley and the family moved there. In 2012, Kimberly was diagnosed with breast cancer. She endured a lot, she had chemo treatments and radiation. Kimberly fought cancer and WON. While at Faith Hill Assembly of God, Kimberly led worship, taught youth and supported her husband in his ministry.

Kimberly began her career working as a Paraprofessional, working for BRIC at Bagley High School. She was very giving, generous and loved her students. Kimberly was dedicated and tried to help them out whenever she could. She worked as a Para until 2022, when she retired to fulfill a lifelong dream to be a stay-at-home grandma. Kimberly cared for first grandchild, Martin, and later to her second grandchild, Henry.

Kimberly loved her coupons and enjoyed getting a good bargain. She enjoyed visiting caves and waterfalls. Her family was her whole focus in life. Kimberly continued to encourage her husband with his ministry until the end. She was his rock and was a very kind, thoughtful, person. She will be greatly missed!

Kimberly is survived by her husband – John Swanson of Bagley, Minnesota

Son – Timothy Swanson of Fosston, Minnesota

Son – Matthew Swanson of Fosston, Minnesota

Son – Benjamin Swanson of Fosston, Minnesota

Daughter – Rebecca (Lucas) Molitor of Shevlin, Minnesota

Grandsons- Martin and Henry Molitor

Parents – Gerald & Pamela Davis of Clinton, Minnesota

Sister – Connie (Kevin) Haight of Isanti, Minnesota

Sister – Trudy (Bob) Weid of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Sister – Tina (Kevin) Petersen of Glendive, Montana

brother – David (Rachel) Davis of Clinton, Minnesota

Brother-in-law – Jim (Lisa) Swanson of Sheldon, Missouri

Brother-in-law - Jason (Marlyce) Swanson of Hector, Minnesota

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Kimberly was preceded in death by her Father-in-law – Arnold Swanson

Mother-in-law – Geraldine Swanson; brother-in-law – Jerald Swanson;

2 babies and 4 grandbabies.

memorial service

Services for Kimberly

March 22, 2025

Faith Hill Assembly of God Bagley, MN 56621, USA

A time of gathering will take place at the Cease Family Funeral Home Chapel in Bagley, on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. A visitation will also take place one hour prior to the service at the Church. Interment will be held at Bagley City Cemetery, immediately following the service. After the burial, a meal will be served at the Church.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home