San Luis Obispo, California
Ivan Wendell Swanson, 78, was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at home. A U.S. Marine, he received the Purple Heart in the Korean War. Wendell is survived by his son, Mark of Indiana; daughters Dawn Pearson of California and Diana Ratlzaff of Oregon; and...
Read MoreOwen, Bob, and Wendell, all three are probably up above pitching quarters and watching the girls. Say a prayer for all three as you pass the donut shop each day. They were part of a great group of guys and they left JP, Fred, and Bill behind to carry on in the tradition. Kathleen Sullivan
September 16, 2010
I am sorry to hear about Wendell's passing. We met after Winnie's death at his home - he was having a garage sale and in a emotionally sad state. Wendell showed me his wife's art and we laughed and cried together the first day we met. I was impressed that he loved her so deeply and served her til she died. We became friends - he came to my house in Pismo a few times and shared some great stories. A friend of mine, Sue Pigeon, prayed with him to receive Jesus as his Savior...probably in 2002? ...
September 16, 2010
