Pearl Joy Swanson, age 93, of Austin, MN, formerly of Blooming Prairie, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at The Cedars of Austin. Pearl was born August 26, 1930, in Britt, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Lola (Hepperly) Mattoon. She spent her childhood years in Britt, Iowa where she graduated from high school in 1948. Pearl married Norman Swanson on July 24, 1948, in Britt. Their union was blessed with five sons.