Robert James Swenson

June 23, 1924 - December 2, 2012

Robert James Swenson obituary, June 23, 1924-December 2, 2012, Grand Junction, CO

BORN

June 23, 1924

DIED

December 2, 2012

Robert Swenson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 12, 2012.



Robert James Swenson, age 88, went to live with his Heavenly Father on December 2, 2012.

He was born and raised in Snoqualmie Falls on June 23, 1924, to Ralph and Hazel Swenson.

From 1944 to 1946, he served as a U.S. Marine.

He later married Wanda Thompson, also of Snoqualmie. They had four children, and later divorced. They are Bob (Robin) Swenson of Lake Tapps, Washington, Jim (Patty) Swenson of Port Angeles, Sue (Bruce) Beamer of Oak Harbor, Washington, and Sharon Yakanak of Anchorage, Alaska.

In 1969, he moved to Port Angeles with his youngest son, Jim. There, he met Lola Locke, and they were married on September 15, 1972. She also had four children. They are Earl (Vicki) Locke of Glendale, Arizona, Berl (Kelly) Locke of Phoenix, Arizona, Gala (Bill) Case of Clifton, Colorado, and Mavis (Joe) Bounds of Grand Junction, Colorado.

While in Washington, Bob worked as a lumber grader at Weyerhaeuser in Snoqualmie, an inspector at Boeing in Seattle and owned Bob's Exxon in Port Angeles. In 1989, he retired as a custodian at Monroe Elementary in Port Angeles, and he and his wife moved to Grand Junction.

In Port Angeles, both he and Lola were longtime members of Lighthouse Christian Center and then Grand Junction longtime members of Bethel Assembly of God. He was proud to be a veteran and was a member of his local VFW.

Bob saw his Heavenly Father in everything in life and especially enjoyed family, gardening, painting, singing and nature.

He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters and one grandson.

He is survived by his wife, and together, their eight children, one sister, 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for Robert was held in Grand Junction. Internment, with honors, was at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado.

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December 13, 2012

Dakota Swenson

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

December 12, 2012

Linda

Patty, Jim and Family, so sorry to hear this news. My prayer are being sent your way.

December 11, 2012

I just wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family through this heartbreaking time. I loved Bob very much, and will never forget his kindness and love he always showed to everyone. He was a kid at heart and loved life. Lola I will always consider you as mom, I love you so much and miss you even more. Hugs from me to you! Judy (Locke) Tanner

December 10, 2012

Katoka Case

Tonight while visiting my grandfather and saying my goodbye's I sat in the pew at the funeral home and thought about the tremendous blessing that he has bestowed upon all of my family. I realized that God has a way of providing for our every need and sent a man into our lives that truly led by example. He was a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, and friend. In the 40 years that I have had the privilege of calling him Grandpa I can honestly say that I have never encountered another individual that has had the ability to love as unconditional as Bob. I will miss him dearly and keep his memory close to my heart and as I lay him to rest I will take with me the lessons I have learned trough him and leave my judgments, disappointments, and heartaches at the altar. For God has truly sent us an angel to teach us the true meaning of love and how important is to cherish our family. I love you Grandpa........God Speed!

December 10, 2012

Lance Smith

To the kindest most gentle soul that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing in my whole life you will be greatly missed and never forgotten. I love you with all my Hart Grandpa. Lance Michael

December 10, 2012

Karianne Minks (Swenson)

Posted by Karianne Minks (Swenson)

December 9, 2012

Boone Case

Grandpa,
You are truly God's gift to humanity and a blessing to us all! I feel the memories of your thoughtfulness & kindness have guided & shaped my life in ways I couldn`t begin to possibly explain or perhaps don`t fully understand. I believe that you are the kindest man I have or will ever know and take great pride in having had you for my grandfather! I thank God for you and the time we have all been blessed to have had you for!
I love you & you will be greatly missed until we see you again!!!

December 8, 2012

Mel Smith

To the Swenson family, please accept my condolences, Bob will be greatly missed. He was blessed to live a long time. Psalms 90:10 says that those who live to be 80 and older have "extra strength" which he had. May you treasure the fond memories of him in your heart.

December 6, 2012

Billie Harris

Lola and family yes Bob will be missed we have known him for a long time he was a great guy always had a smile for you your friends Ken and Billie Harris

December 6, 2012

Dalton and Jackie Richardson

Our love and prayers are with you.

December 6, 2012

Karianne Minks (Swenson)

This is probably one of the hardest things I have written thus far in life. I put off as long as I could to place an entry in here because honestly, I am still in disbelief that you are gone. I have not been able to get myself to accept that you are no longer with us here on earth but know you are an absolutely bright new star in the sky and one of the most beautiful angels there ever was. I find myself seeing things that I have passed by so many times in the last few years but never thought anything about, yet now... I seem to find them reminding me of you and the fond memories I have. They spark little images in my head of things we used to do together and how close we were. I remember a number of times growing up hearing that I was just like you and that people could definitely see that I was your granddaughter. If we weren't sneaking cookies from the cookie jar, you and dad were taking turns sneaking things from my plate at the dinner table. I still think about that as I sit down at the table and find myself with my hands on both sides of my plate to protect it so no one sticks a fork in it while I'm not watching. :) I loved taking nature walks in the back yard, visiting the chickens, picking huckleberries, visiting teachers and staff at the school until you got off of work, playing games together, sharing bible verses, listening to you sing while I played the violin, and my favorite... the hugs. You always had so much love, compassion, and warmth in your hugs. You were always so gentle and nurturing and I loved that about you. There was nothing like the feeling of grandpa's hands holding mine, guiding me through a treasured tour of his flower gardens and the gentleness in his heart, always reminding me about the important things in life. I have no words to describe the feeling of losing you with us here on earth, in fact I am still numb in that regard. One thing, however, for sure is that I loved you so very much and I missed you all these years while you were in Colorado. I know I didn't get to see you much during that time but I never forgot you and think of you every day I enter my house. You are all over. i have always had a tribute of you in my home in some way because you touched my life and my heart in such a huge way that my denial of your loss is numbing to my mind. I will miss you immensely and I love you so very much. i know you are in your element now, in heaven but selfishly I wish I could just have one more hug, one more I love you, and one more sound of your voice. Heaven is surely blessed to have you. You are the sunshine in my day now and the promise for a new tomorrow. I love you and miss you, Always and Forever! Love, Karianne & Family

December 5, 2012

Bob, Chris, Adam and Evan Gallegos

We have been neighbors of Bob and Lola for 22 years. We enjoyed the sight of Bob always tending his yard and his beautiful flowers. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word. He was a favorite of our sons, Adam and Evan, they loved him very much. Rest in peace, Bob until we meet again.

December 5, 2012

Jeff & I were blessed when we meet Bob & Lola at our church here in Port Angeles. Bob had a beautiful smile, a love for God, family & friends. We also enjoyed hearing him sing with Lola. Heaven has received a wonderful man. Our thoughts & prayers are with Bob's family. Becky & Jeff Balch

December 5, 2012

So many things come to mind when I think about Bob. He was always smiling which brought joy to everyone. He was a man that truly loved God, wife & kids., his yard & his cookies. One of the kindest men I have every known. When he & Lola moved from Pt Angeles to Grand Junction, we were sad to lose him. Even though we have not seen him for many years, he has never b een forgotten. He made a great impact on those of us that had him in our lives. We count it an honor to have known him & he enriched our lives greatly. Phyllis O'Brien

December 5, 2012

We loved and will miss Bob. You were a " gentile " spirit. Pat O'Brien

December 5, 2012

Pat O'Brien

We loved and will miss Bob. You were a " gentile " spirit. Pat O'Brien

December 4, 2012

Jim & Patty Swenson

Dad, We loved you so very much, and will miss you even more. You were so much to us. Heaven will rejoice at the sight of you, and we have peace knowing you will be there to greet us. There is not enough space on here to write all that is in our hearts. But you take our hearts with you, so you know what is in them. Our prayers and love go out to you too Lola. You were the blessing that came into Dad's life that never stopped giving. We know how much he cherished and loved you. All our Love, the kids, Jim and Patty

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