Beverly Ann Phillips Jackson, 83, of Hermantown, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2023 at Essentia Health St Mary’s Hospital. She was born August 19, 1939, Dubuque, Iowa. While attending Clover Valley High School she met the love of her life, George “Butch” Jackson. They were married June 15, 1957. Bev and Butch raised four daughters while living on Eagle Lake in Gnesen Township, a place they enjoyed very much. They cared for foster children and babies waiting for adoption. Bev continued her education and giving nature by earning her nurses license, working at local hospitals and Mount Royal Clinic. They loved to travel, going to many states, Australia and Canada. When they didn’t want to drive anymore they loved the bus trips with the ChmieBell Tours. The last nine years were spent in Hermantown at Green Acres.
Everett R. Swartz born to Elmer and Edith Swartz on February 20, 1937 passed away on August 26, 2022. He graduated from Clover Valley High School in 1955 where he participated in several sports. He was a lifelong resident of Normanna Township. He operated heavy equipment, owned Everett’s Fuel & Service and drove tanker trucks. He enjoyed flying small aircraft, hunting and fishing. Everett fought fires for over six decades and helped organize the Normanna Fire Department. He was also a volunteer firefighter and first responder for Normanna and Clifton. He served as a Fire Warden for forty years. His greatest joy came from being a father, grandfather and “grandpa” to many neighborhood and daycare families. He is survived by his children Deb, Dave, Holly, Heidi and their spouses along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins. He will also be sadly missed by the Nelson boys and their families. An open house Celebration of Life will be held on