Alexander Swanson (died 2020)
| Alexander Swanson | |
|---|---|
| Alex | |
| Born | 1927-06-29 Preeceville, Saskatchewan |
| Died | 2020-06-11 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | seasonal grain farmer |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Alexander Swanson (29 June 1927 – 11 June 2020 (aged 92)) was a Saskatchewan-born grain farmer and handyman who lived in Thunder Bay.[1][2]
Life and family
Alexander Swanson was born in Preeceville, Saskatchewan, to Martin and Anna Swanson. He spent much of his life working as a seasonal grain farmer on the family homestead, continuing this work until his mid-70s. He was known for his skills as a handyman and his willingness to assist others.[1]
He was married to Ardelle for 33 years. His interests included playing the guitar and mouth organ, dancing, and playing cards. He followed politics through CNN and was a supporter of the NDP. Faith and spending time with his family were central to his life.[1]
He was survived by his wife Ardelle, step-daughters Lauri Schaaf and Lynne Goodheart, and son-in-law Dan. His memory was also carried on by his grandchildren Frank Schaaf, Brianna Goodheart, and Del Goodheart, as well as Chris Gilmer. Other survivors included his sister Ilyn Lybeck, sister-in-law Donna Swanson, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Martin and Anna Swanson, his siblings Malcolm, Alvin, Albin, John, Thelmer, Frank, Elsie Myhran, Edna Schaaf, and Laverne Swanson, and several in-laws including Pearl Swanson, Barbara Swanson, Lawrence Myhran, Raymond Renaud, Victor Schaaf, and Ernest Lybeck.[1]
He passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital on June 11, 2020. A memorial service was planned for a later date following the pandemic. Interment was scheduled at the Preeceville community cemetery. Arrangements were handled through Northwest Funeral Alternative.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2020-06-17.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 11 June 2020.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Alexander Swanson, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2020-06-17, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 17 June 2020, p. 9(B)