Donald W. Swanell

Donald W. Swanell obituary

Donald W. Swanell

Donald Swanell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 24 to Sep. 26, 2010.
Swanell, Donald W. age 89, of Bloomington, formerly of Richfield. Born 5/24/1921 in Mpls, was called home by our Lord 9/22/ 2010. Graduated South High in 1940. Served with the 17th Airborne Glider Infantry in the European Theater in WWII. He was active in the South High Alumni, Pillsbury House Alumni and Woodshop Committee Realife on Lyndale. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Lillian; brother, Russell; and sister, Marion Chappel. Survived by wife, Charlene; son, Jon (Lori); daughter, Catherine Jo and brother, Robert (Joanne) and other relatives and friends. Memorial Service 11:00 AM Wednesday at Hope Presbyterian Church, 7132 Portland Ave S. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 PM at Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S. Interment Ft. Snelling. Memorials may be directed to Hope Presbyterian Church, Fairview Hospice or N. C. Little Hospice. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com

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September 30, 2010

Lori Mikel posted to the memorial.

September 28, 2010

Linda Waite posted to the memorial.

September 25, 2010

BOB BOURKE posted to the memorial.

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Lori Mikel

September 30, 2010

Dear Charlene,Jon,and Jo and all the other cousins and spouses,
I informed the rest of the family of Don's passing and I noticed that Linda wrote also, so I know she let mother know of Don's death. Funerals are such a sad time for a family, but also uplifting to have all the support of the family members and friends. We are with you in thought. Sorry I couldn't make it to the service I would have really liked to be there and see you altogether.You will all be in our prayers. At least Don will have Dad to talk about old times with in heaven, Love to you all, Lori Mikel and family

Linda Waite

September 28, 2010

Dear Charlene, Jon, Jo and other family members,
We just heard of Don's passing. We're sorry to hear he is gone. I remember good times at your house and mom remembers lots of fun and adventures. He will be missed. The Dons of the family and friends are slowly leaving us but may they all be together in heaven.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Linda and Richard Waite and Claudine Andreasen

BOB BOURKE

September 25, 2010

DEAR CHARLENE,JON,CHATHERINE JO AND FAMILY,
CHARLENE IT WAS WAS SO HARD TO HEAR ABOUT
DON. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE FOR YOU AND YOUR
FAMILY. DON, WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
AUDREY AND I HAVE MANY GOOD MEMORIES TO
REMEMBER DON. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
BOB,AUDREY AND FAMILY.

September 25, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Heidi Johnston

September 24, 2010

Thinking of you all....
With fond & loving memories of Don.


From all of the Johnstons.

NC Little Memorial Hospice Inc

September 24, 2010

Dear Charlene, Jon, Catherine Jo and Family,

It was our privilege to provide care for your beloved husband and father. We share in your grief and send you our love.

Your Friends at Little Hospice

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September 30, 2010

Lori Mikel posted to the memorial.

September 28, 2010

Linda Waite posted to the memorial.

September 25, 2010

BOB BOURKE posted to the memorial.