Delight Nordstrom

Delight R. Nordstrom , age 85, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Delight was born on November 25, 1931 in Duluth, MN. She was raised by her loving parents, Rosalie (Goodge) and Albin Johnson. She attended and graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1949. After graduation, she went to work as a Switchboard Operator for the Grantsburg Telephone Company for many years. On September 22, 1950, Delight was united in marriage to Arnold Nordstrom. After their children were born, Delight became a devoted mother and homemaker. She also babysat for her nieces, nephews and neighbors. Then in 1968, she and Arnold purchased and managed Arnie’s North Star until 1977. She then began her longtime career working for the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in housekeeping and later in the laundry department until she retired. Delight was a lifetime member of the Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg. She enjoyed playing Bingo and watching the Green Bay Packers. She was also known for having beautiful African Violets growing in her home. She is survived by her children: Allan (Mary) Nordstrom, Lonnie (Jackie) Nordstrom, Trudy Kruse and Charles Nordstrom; grandchildren: Christopher, Amber (Jolly), Jeremy, Jason (Alicia), Rachel (Jesse) and James; great-grandchildren: Sidney, Jaydon, Aaliyah, Kenzie, Jessa, Logan, Carter, Bobbi and Benjamin; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding Delight in death is her parents, Albin Johnson and Rosalie Johnson Peterson; husband, Arnold Nordstrom; brother, Darvey Johnson; son-in-law, Russ Kruse; father-in-law, Charles Nordstrom; mother-in-law, Jessie Nordstrom; brother-in-law, Leonard Nordstrom; sisters-in-law: Ione Bistram, Verna Bistram, Dora Harmon and Helen Wickland. The Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11:00am) at Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg with Pastor Brad Moore officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com