Donald Curtis Swanson, age 81, was born January 20, 1931 in Argyle, MN and died August 17, 2012 in Crossville, TN. He was proud to have served his country and retired from the Air Force. Mr. Swanson loved to work and dedicated his life to his family, especially his loving wife and grandchildren. He enjoyed wood working and sports. The Boston Red Socks, Patriots, and MN Vikings were the teams he closely followed.
He was survived by his wife- Edna Swanson; sons- David Swanson and Nancy, Charles Swanson and Mary Jane, Paul Swanson and Lisa, Dean Swanson and Lisa; daughters- Barbara Coleman and Kenneth, Michele Kavanagh; grandchildren- William, Brandy, Sarah, Nicholas, Jordan, Kristina, Frederick, Stephen, Dawn, Matthew, Sean, Krystal, Jennifer, Kristopher; three great grandchildren; brother- Dale Swanson; and sister- Lois Dufault.
He was preceded in death by his parents- Anton and Selma Efterfield Swanson and brothers- Alvin and Allard Swanson.
Visitation will be Monday evening, August 20, 2012 from 5 to 7pm with funeral service to follow at 7pm.
Our sympathy to Edna and family. I remember fondly the visits with Donald and family through the years, as I visited with my sister Marlys and Jim Kelley in Ma. I wonder if Dean? remembers spending Christmas with Juanita and I in Edelstein (Peoria, Il) while he was at Great Lakes, WI? We are spending Summer & Fall of our retirement years at my parents farmstead, West of Stephen, Mn. (16 miles NW of Argyle).
Best always, Larry Eftefield 309 696 5520