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Irving W. (Swede) Gilbertson, 82, a resident of Albuquerque since 1952, passed away July 1, 1999 at an Albuquerque hospital. He was born May 20, 1917 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Mingel and Alma (Hagan) Gilbertson. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean of 21 1/2 years; two sons, James Gilbertson and wife, Phyllis of Albuquerque, John Gilbertson of Silver City, NM; three step-children, Paul N. Thompson and Ginger of Hartsville, TN, Randall W. Thompson and Laura of Santa Fe, and Sandra Crow and husband, Robert (Bob) Crow of Moriarty; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vi Anthony of LaCrosse, WS and Marie (Donald) Dodson of Milwaukee, WS; three brothers, Merrit (Irene) Gilbertson of Sparta, WS, Walter (Audrey) Gilbertson, and Channcy Gilbertson of LaCrosse, WS; a brother-in-law, Grant Haugstad; and a sister-in-law, Renada Gilbertson of LaCrosse, WS. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Alice Mitchel, Esther Clott, and Ruth Haugstad; three brothers, Glenn, Spencer and Milburn Gilbertson, all of Wisconsin. Irving was a WWII veteran, serving in Italy in the U.S. Army. He retired from ICX Freight Lines in 1982, after 29 1/2 years. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be conducted at St. Andrews United Methodist Church, 3905 Las Vegas Drive SW (of which he has been a member of 23 years). on Tuesday, July 6, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Sandy Burley officiating and assisted by Rev. Newton Whitstone. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Methodist Church, 3905 Las Vegas Dr. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, or Lovelace Hospice Care, 5655 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, in charge of arrangements.
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