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Harry Swanson Jr.

1943 - 2017

BORN

1943

DIED

2017

Harry Swanson Obituary

Harry Swanson Jr. ALEXIS - Harry Swanson Jr., 74, of Alexis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at the CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Cape Elizabeth, Maine to Harry and Karen Swanson on March 28, 1943. Harry is survived by his wife, Jane Swanson, his daughter, Suzannah Lake, son-in-law Edward Lake and their children Christopher and Natalie Lake, daughter-in-law, Kathleen Swanson and her sons Zachary and Elijah Swanson, as well as cousins, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Karen Swanson, brothers Richard and Carlton Swanson, by his wife of 46 years Elizabeth Mae Swanson, and his beloved son, Christopher Vincent Swanson. Harry was a graduate from the University of Maine. He spent his life as an engineer, always at the top of his game working for such companies as Ingersoll Rand, Comp Air Kellog, and Atlas Copco. Harry was a passionate and lifelong horseman who shared the love of Arabian horses with his first wife, Betty Swanson. Harry endured hardships in his life, losing his son and best friend at a very young age. His son Chris, did leave behind two young sons Zach and Eli, that have grown into incredible young men that he was so incredibly proud of. Harry was a lover of life and met Jane and they married in August 2017. Anyone who knew Harry, knew that he was the ultimate example of the true goodness in mankind. The family is having a Celebration of Life for Harry in Alexis, NC on Saturday, November 11th, at 2:00 pm.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Nov. 10, 2017.

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DAVID BRUBAKER

November 4, 2024

Harry was always a great person and always helpful when I needed help with compressor parts. I really miss not being able to talk with him. Such a pleasant and great personality. May god bless him and his family!!!

DAVID BRUBAKER

November 4, 2021

I sure do miss Harry, it was always a pleasure talking with Harry. I hope and pray that his family and friends are doing well. God rest his soul

Christopher Lake

May 14, 2018

I miss you.

George Chicoine

February 15, 2018

Harry's family - we only learned of Harry's passing last week. We often talked about the good ole' days and the things that kept us senior citizens going. He will be terribly missed by us here at General Air compressor.

David Brubaker

November 16, 2017

I was saddened to hear about Harry, I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends. It was always a pleasure to talk with Harry and we shared some pretty funny stories on several occasions. May he rest in peace and God watch over all his friends and family.

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