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Colleen Swanson Obituary

Colleen J. Swanson

Born on February 4, 1937 to parents Ruth and Gardner Goodridge in Stanwood, WA, Colleen "Connie" Swanson, died peacefully December 17, 2007 in Renton, WA surrounded by her family.
She graduated Arlington High School in 1955, worked at Pacific N.W. Bell and Technicolor Labs prior to marriage to David Swanson in Seattle, WA.
She was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker for 40 years of marriage. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Survived by her husband, three daughters, Linda (Randy) Venn, Shana and Karla Swanson; three grandchildren; four sisters; one brother; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Arthritis Foundation or American Lung Association.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Herald (Everett) on Dec. 23, 2007.

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