Elaine Swanson, age 92, went to heaven to be with her best friend, Jesus, on Friday, October 28, 2016. She was born in Clinton, Iowa, on February 16, 1924, to William and Cora Ives. Preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Susan; a son, James; and one sister, Phyllis Werden. A graveside service will be held at Smith Cemetery located at 7663 E. Farm Rd. 186 Rogersville, MO, 65742, at 2:00 PM, on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.