On October 12, 2020, Svend Jorgen Peder Wind, our wonderful loving Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa left us to complete his final journey to meet his Lord. Svend was born on October 5, 1927 in Odense, Denmark to Lorenz and Johanna (Jorgensen) Wind. He joined an older sister Tove, and the young family immigrated to the USA in 1929. Three brothers, John, Larry & Lee were born in the US. Svend resided his entire life in “his hometown” of Anaconda Montana. He graduated from Anaconda High School, Class of 1945 and served in the US Army 1945-1947. He returned to Anaconda and married his true love Lillian (Niven) on March 6, 1948. They had 4 children, and celebrated 64 years of marriage before Lillian passed in 2012. Svend spend his entire career working for the Anaconda Company at the smelter as a bricklayer and then masonry superintendent, retiring as Smelting Maintenance Superintendent in 1981. He was active in the following organizations: First Presbyterian Church; Lifetime member and four time Past Master of Acacia Lodge #33, AF&AM; Eureka Chapter #16, Eastern Star; Anaconda American Legion Post 21-Past Commander; Past Vice President Montana Association for the Blind; and the Anaconda Retired Men’s Breakfast Club.
Svend’s greatest joy in his life is by far his large extended family. He was preceeded in death by his wife Lillian, his parents, sister, and two brothers. Surviving are his brother Lee (Lorilee); his children, Midge (Bob) Bentley, Bill (Carol) Wind, John (Nena) Wind, and Bob Wind. He is GRANDpa to: Bob (Anna) Bentley, Donna (Brian) Kukay, Dean (Marissa) Bentley; Scott (Jamie) Wind, Tom (Candise) Wind; Elizabeth (Mike) Wind, Cheryl Wind; and Tamara (Marty) Mavrinac. Of course, for a man who never knew even one grandparent, when he bacame GREAT-Grandpa he considered himself the most important person in the world, as his 22 “Greats” will be quick to confirm. The Greats are Adria, Airika, Jake, Kyler, Ally, Joel, Brandon, Daniel, Angelina, Andrew, Jace, Emma, Adrian, Damian, Tiana, Tristan, Vivian, Ravel Jr, Elijah, Nico, Amaya & Tristin. He is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews whom he loved dearly.
Due to Covid restrictions, private family services are being held, with a celebration of life planned for family and friends to be held at a later date.
The family wishes to extend their thank you to Shelly, Leah and all of Anaconda Pintler Hospice and all the doctors and nurses who have helped Dad through this journey.
Memorials are requested to Lynnore’s Place, c/o Anaconda Pintler Hospice – 118 East 7th Street-Anaconda, MT 59711 ; First Presbyterian Church – Fourth & Main Streets – Anaconda, MT 59711; or to a charity of your choosing.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11 AM on Friday, June 18, 2021, at the First Presbyterian Church, 319 Main St, Anaconda, MT 59711.
Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory of Svend. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Svend and his family.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 18, 2021
First Presbyterian Church
319 Main St
Anaconda, Montana 59711
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 18, 2021
First Presbyterian Church
319 Main St
Anaconda, Montana 59711
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Tom curran says
I was blessed to marry Svends granddaughter Tamara Mavrinac’s mother Laurel Lee in 2001. That is when I learned that Svend knew my father and uncle back in the 1950’s. So when I introduced myself to Svend I said “hello am Tom Curran.” To which Svend replied “ I know who you are you sound just like your dad.” I lost my dad in 1981 to cancer so it was nice to know that Svend had remembered him in that way. He will be in my thoughts and prayers as will the family.
Charlie and Sandy Johnson says
Prayers to the large wonderful family that belonged to Sven. He was an admirable man. We thought he was so special and always enjoyed conversations together at chance meetings about town. Always a gentleman.
Ed Jones says
Sorry for your loss. I worked with Svend on the smelter, he was a great man to work for . Svend never forgot who you were and always treated you good. Will be missed.
Mary Kay & George Bennett says
To the family:
Always loved having Svend drop by the cabin at Moose Lake. We had many wonderful parties at their cabin also.
Loved his work ethic, his zest for life and his genuine caring for people.
We will miss him.
Mary Kay & George Bennett
Kathleen Hamill says
Sorry to hear that you lost your father. Please know your family is in our prayers.
Kathy and Maury Hamill
Tonna Strasko says
Midgie,
God be with all of you with the loss of your special dad. We are thinking about you all.
Tonna Werst Strasko
Anna Marie Nørum says
Jeg ser tilfældigt dette memorie. Jeg er barnebarn af Svends mors søster Ragna i Danmark. Gør mig ondt for jeres tab. Skriver desværre ikke engelsk, kan læse til husbehov.