JOHN SWANSON

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JOHN SWANSON On the evening of April 2, 2017, we lost a wonderful man, John Swanson, aged 82 years of Selkirk, MB. He left this world to rejoin the love of his life, Phyllis. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years, Phyllis; his mother and father, Alice and Mindi Swanson; his mother and father-in-law, Nellie and Cliff McDonald; his brothers, Marino and Budd; and baby sister Laverne. John leaves behind to forever cherish his memory, his children, Laverne (Hugh), Bobbi, Wanda, Doug and Tracey (Mike); granddaughters, Rachelle (Randy), Melanie (Brad), Tamara (Kyle), Morgan (Allan), Erin (Tony), Sara (Brett), Brandi and Alex; his great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Dexter, Nicholas and Xander; many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. John was in the Air Force for 25 years, after leaving the forces he began working at Boeing of Canada Winnipeg until his retirement in 1992. John was well respected in both fields and was known for his great work ethic and friendly demeanour. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 (today) at 1:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk, MB. Dad / Papa, we love you and will miss you dearly but we know that you are at peace and back with mom, where you truly wanted to be, which gives us comfort and makes the pain that much easier. You will be forever in our hearts, until we meet again. Online condolences may left at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 05, 2017