Elwell E. Swanson

Although I only had the occasion to see Uncle Elwell a few brief times in my life I was impressed with his cheerful optimism and interest in life. He, like my father Donald, has been spared from witnessing some very hard times coming on America, as they both have graduated to a place of great comfort to be with our Lord and Saviour. My sympathy and prayers go with Suzanne and her family that remain.

What a dear uncle! When my husband and I came to Portland in 1996 to visit, Uncle Al took us on a tour of the Columbia River Gorge -- past Multnomah Falls, and all the way up into Washington. Uncle Al was so proud of his 'adopted' state and was quite the host. He talked about his life in Oregon and what a wonderful life he'd had with Golda - oh how he missed her!

We had so much fun comparing his growing-up-in-Minneapolis stories with my dad's [Donald]. When they were young they...

I had the pleasure of working as Al's secretary in the 70's. He was a very private man and I was surprised by his many accomplishments early in his life. He did beam however, when talking about Golda or his daughter, Suzanne.

Al was highly respected for his accounting knowledge and was sought out for advice by Howard Vollum and Earl Wantland, past Tektronix presidents. He worked so very hard and was highly disciplined.

His softer side showed through when his dog died. That was...

What a long, interesting, and productive life!
You are in my thoughts and I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.