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Melvin Swanson Obituary
87 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on April 9th, 2011. Melvin loved to garden. He was also very proud to have been employed by MacAlpine drug store for 45 years. He served as a delivery man for prescriptions and provided excellent display windows that families looked forward to see as the seasons changed. Melvin is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and friends. A Graveside Service will take place at 12:30 PM Thursday, April 14th, 2011, at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 West Van Buren Street, Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc.
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May 13, 2011
Dear Melvin,
you were always a joy to be around. You were the best delivery man in history. Thank you for all the good conversations since 1955. dmartin, phoenix
Dave Baize
April 14, 2011
Rest in peace Melvin. I hope the flowers are pretty.
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