Scott H. Swaner

Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Addendum:

Dear friends, family and loved ones:

When my brother Scott’s Guest Book was going to close and his Obituary would not be available on-line anymore-- I wrote to thank all of you who contributed your kind words, gracious sympathy and sweet condolences. It was sad for me to think that I wouldn’t be able to look at, read, remember and reflect all that was written about him. The generosity and re -connection that occurred from Scott’s...

Scott and I were born on the same day--January 6, 1968. He grew up in California and Utah, and I grew up in Oklahoma. We met at BYU, where we were roommates, classmates, and at times, soulmates.
When I learned of Scott's death this week, it sent me sideways. The last time I spoke to Scott was during a random meeting at Harvard Square, waiting for the bus. I hadn't been close to him in years. So why did the news land squarely on my chest and squeeze the air out of me? I suppose...

Dear Friends and Loved Ones:
As the day quickly approaches when the Guest Book closes, thus ending another chapter of Scott’s life--- we wish to thank all of you for the love and support you have shown and offered our family during Scott’s illness and his untimely death.
You are dear to us.
Also, we appreciate the compassion and empathy that has been extended to us, when our Mom died unexpectedly, just three weeks after Scott passed away. Hard and arduous times to be sure. We...

Today is Monday, January 29th and a friend just called and told me the news. I'm so sad right now. Scott was my roommate for more than a year during college. He was one of the few people that I knew at the time that would indulge the "hard" questions and explore them to the fullest. We would talk for hours about anything and everything. I remember a conversation we had once when he told me about a Korean proverb that recounted the story of two men floating down the river toward their eternal...

Learning of Scott's passing was absolutely shocking. Nothing like this should ever happen to one so young and vibrant. When Scott came for his post-doc at the UW's Asian Languages & Literature department I was working as a receptionist and showed him around the building, talked to him about getting his tech setup, the basic support needs of someone new to the land. He was excited to be there and it was great to hear the combination of a young impassioned scholar and certainly-soon-to-be new...

Here in Seoul we are heartbroken at the tragic news. I would like to offer my sincere and heart-felt condolences to the families concerned.
I deeply appreciate all for his compassion and love toward Korea. We Koreans had great admiration for the energy and enthusiasm with which he undertook. Thank you so much.
We pray for him and will always keep him in our hearts.

Dear Nadine and Hal

We were very sorry to learn of Scott's passing. We extend our deepest sympathy to you.

I love you Scott. Mom is hanging tough yet missing you more than you know.
You lived a full and impactual life, though
cut short by Cancer.
We, as a family, are so grateful to have been blessed with you. A huge void has been left.
Equally, we are grateful for your friends--
the ones who cared for you daily in Seattle and your friends here. They have been so generous with their kindness, support and care.
Love, your family

It is the second time for me to have been stunned and grief stricken after I heard of his illness last year.My deepest condolences.I met Dr.Scott Swarner at the University of Washington about three years ago when I served as Consul at the Korean Consulate General in Seattle.I was so delighted with high expectation for his passion and knowledge about Korean literature.Dr.Scott is not here physically.Instead,his love and achievements for Korean literature are remaining with us.Changboo Moon...