Swan H. Swanson

SWANSON Swan H. Swanson, age 88, of Fairfield, beloved husband of the late Carola V. Swanson, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport, Mr. Swanson had been a Fairfield resident for 42 years. A graduate of Bassick High School, Class of 1939, Swan served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and survived the Battle of Midway onboard the USS Yorktown. He was a retired Purchasing Agent for Sikorsky Aircraft. For 40 years Mr. Swanson was an ardent supporter of the Sun Valley Native American Indian School in New Mexico, and also performed religious missionary work for a number of years. Swan was an avid lover of nature, outdoor sports, photography and woodworking. Survivors include five children, Vivian E. Tanner of Milford, Philip B. Swanson and his wife Victoria of Woodstock, Vt., Andrea K. Beardsworth of Nashville, TN, Beverly S. Suthers and her husband Edwin of Camp Hill, PA and Carolyn D. Miller and her husband Fred of Milford; two brothers, Roy A. Swanson and his wife Rose and Clifford L. Swanson and his wife Pat of Fairfield; a sister-in-law, Joan Swanson of Fairfield; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters, Elin and Louise and a brother, Carl. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church with the Rev. Dr. David J. Rowe officiating. Private interment will be in Willowbrook Cemetery, Westport. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, 1045 Old Academy Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. For information or to offer an online condolence please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com.