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William Swanson Obituary
Past president or chairman - National Association of License Law Officials; Lincoln Board of Realtors; Exchange Club of Lincoln; Executive Club of Lincoln; Republican Men's Club; Westminster Presbyterian Church Board of Trustees and Elder; Westminster Presbyterian Church Foundation; March of Dimes; Lancaster County Cornhusker Council of Boy Scouts, Silver Beaver awardee; former board member of Bryan Memorial Hospital; Lincoln Chamber and Junior Chamber of Commerce; Nebraska Real Estate Association; Beta Theta Pi Alumni Association; Tabitha Development Corp.; Nebraska Junior Chamber of Commerce. Member: Masonic Lodge; Scottish Rite; Shrine and Jesters; 33rd Degree Mason; Board of Trustees – UNL Foundation; received UNL Distinguished Service Award, 1994.
Survivors include: wife, Mary; daughter, son-in-law, Elizabeth Ann "Libby" and Steven G. Jacobs; granddaughters, Stephanie and Shelby Jacobs. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Arlis A. Patterson.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd. Closed casket visitation: Noon-5 p.m. Friday, Roper & Sons, 4300 O St. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to Westminster Presbyterian Church Foundation , 2110 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln, NE 68502; or University of Nebraska Foundation, 1010 Lincoln Mall, Suite 300, Landmark Centre Bldg., Lincoln, NE 68508. Condolences may be left at www.roperandsons.com.
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Rod Eirick
February 1, 2007
One of my fathers favorite friends
He looked forward to Bill taking him to Exec club and his friendship
Sincere sympathy,
Rod Eirick
Burton Folsom
January 25, 2007
Well W.F., another brother has been honored. My honor since you were more than a favorite brother to me in this life. Burt Folsom
John Minnick
January 25, 2007
Dear Mrs. Swanson and Libby,
I was so sorry to read of Mr. Swanson's death. He was a good and trusted friend to my parents, and I will always remember his delightful sense of humor.
Jess Wiederspan
January 25, 2007
He was a good man. May he rest in peace.
John Wiltse
January 24, 2007
He was the keeper of the seal & custodian of University records. A
curmudgeon and wit. Loved by a few, Bill was a friend to all who knew him. Truly a very kind fellow underneath his somewhat gruff outward demeanor. A real gentleman. RIP.
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