Patricia Louise (Warner) Swanson, 84, of Greeley died peacefully surrounded by family July 2, 2023, in Omaha, after a brief fight with cancer.

Patricia was born in Greeley, Nebraska, on September 15, 1938. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Greeley in 1956, St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing in Lincoln in 1959, and received her Bachelors of Science from the University of St. Francis in 1981. She served for two years as a nurse with the Peace Corps in Brazil, and worked for 20 years as a nurse in Omaha, Nebraska.

Patricia married Jack Swanson on August 2, 1969, adopting Swanson's two boys. Together they had four boys and two girls. In Omaha Patricia was active in the pro-life movement for many years, and she was also an active member of the Ladies Fraternal Order of Police. In her later years she supported Omaha Crime Stoppers, sponsoring a table at the annual Jack Swanson-Lloyd Grimm Officer of the Year Award.

Patricia was a woman of deep faith who could insert humor into any situation. Patricia loved babies, and she fostered dozens of babies awaiting adoption through Catholic Charities in Omaha, including several that had special needs. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, researching the genealogy of her family and the families of all of her in-laws, and riding her golf cart around Greeley. Patricia was known for her antics and practical jokes, and she loved to do the unexpected.

Patricia was a lifelong resident of Nebraska, having grown up in Greeley, gone to school in Lincoln, and worked and raised her family in Omaha. Upon retirement Patricia returned to Greeley, and for a short time lived in Ord. In Greeley she was active in the community, serving on the Greeley Cemetery Committee, and for a short time on the Village Council.

She will be remembered for her ability to make space in her life for just about anyone who crossed her path. She took a deep interest in others and throughout her life she maintained friendships with people from all walks of life. She made a particular effort to ensure her two oldest boys never lost contact with their mother's family, and always included their aunt and cousins at family parties. Her kids will remember her for always being on the phone and her grandkids will remember her birthday cards.

Her fondest memories were of family vacations in Minnesota, her trips with friends, particularly to Ireland and Europe, pontoon days at Lake Calamus, Swanson family Christmas parties, and the annual Warner family reunion at Platte River State Park. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.

Patricia is survived by sons, John (Kristine) Swanson, Jeff (Melanie) Swanson, James (Renae) Swanson, Jay (Susan) Swanson, Jacob (Rebecca) Swanson, and Jerald (Andrea) Swanson; daughters, Karna (Tomas) Lozoya, and Kayla Swanson; daughter-in-law, Patty Swanson; and thirteen grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; brothers, Father James Warner, Dave Warner, and Joseph (Joy) Warner; sister, Kate (Terry) Bradigan; and numerous nieces and nephews, members of her extended family, and beloved friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Winifred (Hartman) Warner; husband, Jack D. Swanson; brother, Jerome Warner; sister, Marilyn Warner; and sister-in-law, Pamela Warner.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023; at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greeley. Father James Warner and Father Lawrence Vadakkan will be the Celebrants. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Church and the Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the Greeley Cemetery Committee.