Harlan Swanson Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Swanson, Harlan F. "Swanie" Age 81, of Eden Prairie. Preceded into eternal life by wife, Barbara Jean. Survived by daughters, Pam (Pierre Jean) Swanson Laupies & Patti (Larry) Morris; grandchildren, Lindsay, Chelsea & Chandler. Memorial service Saturday, 1:00 PM, Wooddale Church, www.wooddale.org, 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 followed by a Celebration of His Life at The Embassy Suites Hotel (between Penn & France). In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred www.albinchapel.com Albin Chapel 952-914-9410
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Dear family of Swanie. My husband and I used to Winter at Playa Bonita RV park in Puerto Penasco. We had many long conversations with Swanie. He loved his dear Barbara Jean and talked about her frequently. He often did charitable works in Puerto Penasco. I remember my husband helping Swanie install tether ball poles for some of the schools. He always wanted to help others. I also remember he enjoyed skyping with his family while he was in Mexico. When he stopped coming to Puerto...

Nancy & Juan Griego

January 21, 2020 | Belen, NM | Friend

Great guy. I have fond memories of him.

Joan Cartwright

October 12, 2013

Helpful, engaged and interested -that's the memory Roger and I will keep of our one time neighbor, Swanie. Our neighborhood was never the same when Swansons left us. And, yes, Swanie turned us into Ford people. Pam and Patty, you grew up under the very watchful eyes of a proud and devoted father. Treasure that! Sidney Pauly

October 12, 2013

My sympathies on the loss of my dear friend, Swanie. He was one of the most loving and caring men I have ever met and his love for life was infectious. I feel blessed he was a part of my families life and his smile and laugh will be dearly missed.

Scott Petersen and Family

October 11, 2013

My condolences Pam to you and your family. Your Dad was a good and gentle man who touched many lives. We can find comfort in knowing he has been reunited with his bride and their Savior.

Vickie Berg Maus

October 11, 2013 | Rockbridge, WI

My most deepest and sincere condolences to the entire Swanson Family.

I first met Swanie @ Shakopee Ford, I was fresh out of high school, and Swanie took me under his wing and shared his knowledge and his ability to put a smile on everyone's face he met or came in contact with on a daily basis. To this day I can still hear his calm and relaxed voice guiding me in the right direction while allowing me to actually learn and be held accountable for the decisions I made.

It was more...

Donnie Copp

October 11, 2013 | Phoenix, AZ

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