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1953
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04/14/2025
John Swanson Obituary
April 24, 1953 - April 14, 2025
John Swanson, 71, of Missoula, passed away at the BeeHive Homes of Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
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Katie Cahall
April 25, 2025
Been wondering where you were, little John. Will miss you! See you later!
Shirley S Wanberg
April 24, 2025
I have known John for as long as I can remember. We met at Immanuel Lutheran Church as children. John was the sweetest guy a girl could knowWe participated in many activities. John took me to our 40th class reunion. One Sunday at church, my daughter (Sumer) sat in John´s seat. I encouraged her to move because that was John´s seat. Sumer told me that John would sit in her lap. I said "NO WAY!." Sure enough, when he returned from taking communion he sat squarely on her lap! I was shocked! We all chuckled about it afterwards. What a sport. It was always a joy to be in his presence! I love you John.
Norma Hames Halttunen
April 23, 2025
John and I went to Sentinel High School together. He was a very kind and thoughtful and well liked by everyone. Years later, he was my mother´s mailman and went above and beyond in his job. He always had a smile and a dog treat for her dog.
Rest in peace. My sincere condolences to his family.
Jeanee Mooney
April 22, 2025
John, you will be sincerely missed. You took the best care of your customers. You had the biggest heart and a true soft spot for our four-legged friends. I know you have a lot of tail waggers greeting you over Rainbow Bridge and welcoming you home. Rest in Peace, friend.
Fred Downing
April 22, 2025
You'll be remembered by so many as a kind, gentle person. May you rest high on that mountain, John.
Patti Stockner
April 21, 2025
Thank you for all the kindness you have shown to your neighbors.
I'll remember you walking your dog and getting mail for the bakkers.
RIP John, you will be missed!
Jean Jenkins
April 21, 2025
I have passed your house often and wondered where you were. I haven't seen you in a long time. I will miss your smile. Rest in Peace.
Calley Fausett
April 19, 2025
You were such a sweet man! My grandmas mailman for years. Rest in peace.
Karen Mast Iverson
April 19, 2025
Be at peace now John.
Checkers Barker
April 19, 2025
I was just thinking of you last week because we had not seen you out and about. So saddened by the news today. RIP my friend.
Peter Mast
April 19, 2025
RIP John
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