William C. "Papa" Swanson

We send our sympathy to the family and to our son Vernon Umgelder(Butch), and his wife(Beth) especially. We both know our grand children Timmy and Tristian will miss him to. Vernon would know as when he lost both his grand parents on the Umgelder side and he lost his grandmother on his mothers side 3 years ago. Our love and sympathies go to all.
Love
Mom and Dad Umgelder
(Grandmother & Grandfather)
Earl Batterson
(Great...

BILL WAS VERY MUCH A PART OF OUR LIVES FOR NEARLY 20 YEARS. HE WAS KIND AND CARING AND HE LOVED A GOOD LAUGH. WE ENJOYED HIS COMPANY AT FAMILY GATHERINGS AND HE WAS THE CLOSEST THING TO A GRANDFATHER THAT OUR SON HAD EVER KNOWN. HE WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP, AND RARELY HAD TO BE ASKED. HE WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO PUT OTHER PEOPLE AHEAD OF HIMSELF WHERE IT COUNTED MOST... A REAL GENTLEMAN.
WE WILL ALL MISS HIM, BUT WE KNOW THAT THE GLORIES HE NOW BEHOLDS IN HEAVEN FAR OUTWEIGH ANY JOY OR...

BILL WAS A CLOSE FRIEND TO OUR FAMILY AND WE CONSIDERED HIM A MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY, AND WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH-
HE LOVED TO VISIT US HERE IN THE COUNTRY.. HE LOVED THE PEACE AND QUIET OF COUNTRY LIVING.
WE KNOW BILL IS NOW AT PEACE AND WITH GOD...
WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU,
LINDA AND RAY

Dear Papa,

I miss you and love you so very much! I wish you did not have to leave us. I will always love you.
Love,
Timmy and Tristian

BILL WAS A FRIEND TO OUR FAMILY FOR OVER 19 YEARS- HE WAS A GUEST AT MOST OF OUR HOLIDAY FUNCTIONS AND I THOUGHT OF HIM AS FAMILY-
I LOVED HIM DEARLY- AND HE WILL BE MISSED. REST IN PEACE, BILL.
LOVE LINDA AND RAY