Swanson, Kathryn J.R.,age 53 of St Paul, died February 28, 2008, after living 2 years with ALS. Survived by husband, Earl Rook; parents, Heimer and Vera Swanson; brother, Richard (Cheryl); sister, Marcia (Mark) Anderson; other relatives and a huge circle of friends. Visitation, Tuesday , March 4 from 5-8PM at BRADSHAW 488 Humboldt Ave, and one hour prior to Memorial Service, Wednesday, March 5, 10 AM at LAKEWOOD CEMETERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, family welcomes memorials to ALS Association of Minnesota .