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SWANSON SR., Bernard Randolph Viewing will be held at 10am until time of service at 11am, Friday, May 21, New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 141 Camden Street, South Bend, IN.
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Stephen Hardy
May 26, 2010
To Swanson Family,
I send my most sincere condolences, I'am so sorry for your lost, but please know that we all lost a dear friend with Bernards passing. He will be missed.
May God comfort you,
Steve Hardy
Martha & Mary Williams
May 25, 2010
To Mom Geradine& the Swanson Family, I am writing to extend my deepest condolence to you and your family, I was so very sad to hear about Bernard, he was such a wonderful man.Just remember,Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,but love leaves a memory no one can steal,I hope this made you laugh,Dear Family,who knew death could be easy,Bernard always knew how to take a short cut.God Bless each and every one you,Just give your problems to the Lord and God will do rest.[Perley School Days]
LaNita Winston
May 24, 2010
My prayers and love is with you guys,
2011 South Bend East Side Reunion Committee
May 21, 2010
Our deepest symapthy to the Swanson family. Know that our hearts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Deborah & Steven Lott
May 20, 2010
Mrs.Gerald and the Swanson Family, the passing of "Man" is heart breaking not because the fact that absence in the body means that he is presenly with Our Lord. Nor that his deeds are now being shared with the Heavenly Hosts but he was such a joy to share time with. He always had a positive word, a warm hug and that smile that what I will miss. For the family we pray without end that your faith will hold you and myself during this painful season of loss.
Veronica Adkins
May 20, 2010
Man will be greatly missed, the hours of laughter that he bought to everyone will be missed. May God bless and keep each and every family member. Your loss is deeply felt.
Sheila Bell
May 19, 2010
Greetings and Condolescences to the Swanson family and relatives,I am deeply sorry about your loss,Bernard will truely be missed and his absence will be greatly felt.May God comfort you and give you peace in your time of sorrow.We loved him and will truely miss his laugh and great sense of humor.The Dotson family and the Bell family. With warmest wishes and our deepest sympathy.Mrs.Sheila(Dotson)Bell and family.
cressa alexander
May 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.my God bless you all.
May 19, 2010
may god comfort you in your time of sorrow
mr and mrs maurice burton your cousin
Thomas Leland
May 19, 2010
To Mrs. Riley & John V Swanson,
"Man" Swanson was such a help when issues came up with resources & responsibilities. He will be truly missed.
Joyce Fox
May 19, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Judith (Judy) Bowen
May 19, 2010
May God grant you peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tammy Wilson White
May 19, 2010
You will be miss cousin, and our life will not be the same. You were like a big brother to me when I lived in the BEND, Love you
Beverly Perry
May 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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