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Walter Swanson Obituary
Oct 24, 1950 – Jan 12, 2010
SERVICES Saturday, 11am, Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, 2650 Farnam St. MEMORIALS may be directed to the family. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 391-3900
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for Walter Swanson
Stephanie Miller
January 21, 2010
Smart, funny, great husband and father, good son and brother, great friend. Great friend who I will miss so much.
I'm not sure I've met another man so comfortable in his own skin which made him really great to be around.
Goodbye my friend,
L.U. 464 Sister
Lil Cabiness
January 18, 2010
Jo Ellen & Family
As I read all the wonderful notes from your friends and neighbors, it would be difficult to add more of what a great guy Walt was.
I was there at your wedding and also when your children were born. It has been a great friendship for over thirty years. I am so glad I got to
visit with you while visiting family
in Omaha last October. Please remember that I am
thinking of you and your family.
Sheila & John Bielak
January 18, 2010
JoEllen and family, We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thought and prayers have been and continue to be with you.
Jim Dyas
January 17, 2010
To the family,
Walt always knew how to get you to smile on your worst day. He was one of the first people to know both times I found out I was to be a father. The first thing he did was look at me and say "Good luck,kid!" There isnt enough time or words to describe who great of a guy Walt "IS". For he will never be gone to me, just down the road a bit. See ya later buddy.
L.U.464 Brother
Bob & Sandi Larson
January 16, 2010
JoEllen
Although at this time of sorrow there's so little words can say, still may these words of sympathy help comfort you. We will miss seeing Walt at our gatherings and especially his stories.
Mike Swanson
January 16, 2010
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Walt's passing. We first met in 7th grade and once in high school and several years after we spent an enormous amount of time together. Such a gentle soul and naturally funny man. Even though I haven't maintained contact with Walt (entirely my doing) I always have and always will consider him a friend and a key part of the foundation of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Peggy Massara
January 16, 2010
My deep sympathy to all of you. I am Maureen Hauschulz's mother and I was your houseguest last August. I was so sorry to hear from Maureen this morning about Walt's passing. Please know I was so happy after 30 years to see him and meet you all last summer. Know I will keep him and you all in my daily prayers. He was such a good man.y Please enter a condolence here
maureen massara hauschulz
January 16, 2010
I have only fond memories of Walt, we met in junior high and have been friends since then. Although I moved to the Pacific NW we have kept in touch. I know how much he loved his family and life itself! I am glad we visited last summer and met Lucy and Sam! My love to all of you during this time.
Troy Brand
January 16, 2010
JoEllen & family,
We were so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We always went away with a smile when we ran into Walt around the neighborhood.
Troy & Kathy Brand
John Kemler
January 16, 2010
Jo Ellen and family. So sad and shocked to hear about Walt's passing. Didn't know him real well, be he always seemed upbeat and friendly. I know his family and friends will miss him dearly.
Mark and Diane Johnson
January 16, 2010
JoEllen and Family,
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Walt was a joy to be around with all his laughter and contagious smiles. He will be truly missed.
Kipp English
January 16, 2010
Really enjoyed working with Walt. He was a great man. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris Sempeck
January 16, 2010
JoEllen and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We refer to your family as "the best neighbor's EVER." Walt even shaped our dog's personality into what he is today. We will always remember his smile and his joking. He could turn any day into a good day. We feel truly blessed to have known such a wonderful man
January 16, 2010
Dear JoEllen and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Husband/Father/Grandfather. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. If there is anyting that I can do to help you please let me know. Liz Gallagher, The Glen at Lakeside-Omaha,Ne
January 15, 2010
I would like to make a revised note.
We were looking at the wrong Walt Swanson. We are terribly sorry and our thoughts still go out to the Father Walt and his wife.
Guess we didn;t read it right in the paper. Don Johnson and Marilyn
Rod Schreiner
January 15, 2010
JoEllen, We are very sorry for your loss. Walt was a good man. I enjoyed working with him and we will miss riding with both of you. Our prayers are with you. Rod and Heidi Schreiner
Jerry and Virginia Kube
January 15, 2010
JoEllen,
I was very sorry to hear about the death of your husband.
You and your family have our deepest sympathy, and our prayers are with you.
Suzanne Prock
January 15, 2010
JoEllen,
Sue L. called me the night of Walt's death. I am so sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed the time we spent with Walt while we lived with Sue. He was always there for her to lend a hand after Dave died. I heard so many Walt and Dave stories. I drove by Sue's house a few months ago, Walt was outside so I stopped to say hi. He was tinkering with his car and talked and talked. The memorial in the paper was perfect!! He will be so missed.
Amanda was so sad to hear of his death and said she will miss seeing him at the Justn Thyme resturant.
You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. - Suzanne Prock and Amanda
January 15, 2010
JoEllen and Family,
We will always remember Walt for his great sense of humor and his wonderful joke and story telling. Just thinking about him makes me smile. He was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him.
Tom and Linda Goecke
Patsy O'Neal
January 15, 2010
JoEllen,
We are so sad to hear of Walt's death. It seems like only yesterday that I was a bridesmaid in your wedding. Walt was so full of life, and you made a perfect couple. Take care, dear friend. Our prayers are with you. Patsy and Steve O'Neal
Mike McKinley
January 15, 2010
I feel honored to have known Walt. He was always smiling and fun to be around. He would ride a motorcycle when no one else would. He touched many lives and will be missed by all.
Krystal Steward
January 15, 2010
When someone passes people always find the kindest words and the best memories of a person. With Walto, it would be near impossible to find a bad memory of him. You always walked away from him with a smile on your face and in your heart. It seems unfair he is gone, I am honored and blessed to have known him and called him friend. Heaven got a lot more exciting on January 12. Thanks for the memories.
January 14, 2010
Walt was a great guy, kind and generous. Even as a teenager, he was accepting of everyone and had a quick wit and a smile. My sincere sympathy to your entire family.- Mindy Epperson Hightower, Benson Class of 1969
big daddy mcneil
January 14, 2010
TO MY FRIEND.I'M REALLY GOING TO MISS YOU. YOU WERE LIKE A BIG BROTHER TO ME.FIND OUT IF YOU CAN GET TO A COMPUTER UP IN HEAVEN,I'LL SEND YOU SOME PICTURES.LOVE YA MAN..BIG DADDY
michelle hinze
January 14, 2010
What a beautiful tribute to a much loved man. I am so very sorry for your loss and keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Walt was always quick with a wry and/or witty comment and never failed to make me laugh. He will be greatly missed.
Jan Painter
January 14, 2010
I'm going to miss one of the best neighbors I ever had. Walt was a lot of fun to be around, always teasing...and bringing a smile to my face. I was so looking forward to spring, and seeing him putz around like he does, and having my little chats with him. Now, whenever I look at the Green Spruce in my front yard, I will think of Walt. Always trying to get me to cut it down. So...now I have an even better reason to leave it there!
I didn't know Walt that long, (3 years) but I like what I came to know...a lot.
He never minded when I came and asked to borrow a tool, or, could he please put some air in my wheel barrow tire, or anything else I needed. He was just one of those guys!
He didn't seem to rest much, he was always busy. But he never let his "busy" interfere wtih a friendly chat, or a joke or two.
Yes...I am going to miss Walt a lot.
My thoughts are with you JoEllen, and with Walt's parents across the street. Please ask for anything you might need, cup of coffee, company, chat...help with any errands Walt's parents might need. He was always there for everybody else...so now its our turn to be there for you and Walt.
Your neighbor...Jan
January 14, 2010
January 14 2010 We send our thoughts and prayers to Walts family. Walt always had a sparkel in his eyes; was very quick witted; and fun to be around. I graduated with Walt class of 69; and worked with him as a steamfitter; he will be greatly missed; but not forgotten!! Brian Bird and family lu.464
Dave Olson
January 14, 2010
We are so saddened to hear the news about Walt. I had the pleasure of working with Walt and enjoyed and respected his knowledge, skills and personality. We all did. Walt would be visiting and while he was here, he would introduce himself as Walt, Walt Disney. He told my children and their friends they he had tickets waiting for them at Disney World. They believed him and thought he was funny. He always made us smile and we feel blessed to have known him. He will be greatly missed.
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
January 14, 2010
JoEllen & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers go out to each of you. I always looked forward to Walt joking with us when leaving for vacation! Could not have asked for a better neighbor of 30 years.
Gary & Kathy Krska & Family
Scott & Natalie Bradshaw
January 14, 2010
JoEllen and family-We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
January 14, 2010
To the Swanson Family, I had the pleasure of working with Walt at Fort Calhoun, he was a great man and spoke of his family very dearly. He will be greatly missed. Sondra Bowser
Don & Linda Merrill
January 14, 2010
JoEllen,
We are so saddened to hear of Walt. The fishing trips to South Dakota were some of the greatest we ever took... Can still hear Walt reading that paperback book real loud by the campfire while the rest of us giggled in our tents.
Again, our deepest sympathy...
January 14, 2010
I love the tribute and will miss being part of his clebration to Heaven.
LoveMary ann and Bernie
Ken & Terri Rowan
January 14, 2010
The Swanson's
Our deepest sympathy to all the family..
James Larsen
January 14, 2010
I learned of Walt's passing from our BHS facebook, and while I've rarely been back to Omaha other than to visit family after moving away in 1973, Walt was a sincere, funny guy, and even though I had then elected to be in ROTC for a couple of years, he never made fun of me as many did. I remember that. God Bless You and Your Family.
Mark Carlson
January 14, 2010
To the Family,
I only know of Walt through his dad, bragging about him all the time. He is very proud of his son and grandsons. I loved hearing the stories of the trips and his trade. Walt was supposed to out live Walt SR. so he could spend his money. We always had a good laugh over that one:) God must've needed a good worker in this sad time in the world. My prayers are with you and your Family. I want my Obituary to read just like Walts!!!
John Oetter
January 14, 2010
So sorry to hear about Walt. All of our prayers are with the family. Walt and I went way back. class of "69"
Dottie Cleary (Schreiner)
January 14, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Walt and my heart goes out to you. He was so much fun, a great man and I loved riding with you both JoEllen. I will always remember him teasing me about "Rollie". You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Prokop
January 14, 2010
Walt and Bess ... No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. I am so so sorry ... my prayers are with you and your family as you move through difficult days ...
January 14, 2010
To Walts family: I have known walt for sometime now. We worked together before the Steamfitters. Also we worked together at the Steamfitters he was a wonderful worker and dear friend. He will be missed. I am very glad I had a good visit with him last year at the steamfitters picnic. Sending our best with God/s Blessings. Don Johnson and his wife Marilyn
Lila Daly
January 14, 2010
JoEllen and family...what a great tribute to Walt. He will be miss and my heart goes out to all of you. You will be in my prayers and thoughts during this this difficult time.
Daren Fleischman
January 14, 2010
Walt was alot of fun to ride with and work with... always kept you on your toes. Never could tell if he was serious.
Wish I had a chance to ride with him more...just a fun guy to be around!
John Hansen
January 14, 2010
Walt
I will always remember you as THE QUARTERBACK for our graduating year 1969
January 14, 2010
To Walts family:
Walt and I have been friends for a long time. Even before the Steamfitters. He is a very special guy and will be missed beyond mention. Glad I got a good visit with him last year at the Fitters picnic. Sending our best and God/s Blessings. A long time friend and fitter. Don Johnson and his wife Marilyn
January 14, 2010
The Swanson's,
Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. Walt was a great man and will be deeply missed.
Jeff Payne and Family
Mary Swope
January 14, 2010
JoEllen,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Swope
Margaret Nelson
January 14, 2010
To Walt's family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Even though I only knew Walt through my late husband (Don Nelson), Walt always had a smile and a wry comment whatever the situtation was. I'm sure Don was there nearly the pearly gates to welcome Walt home. Bet they are swapping fishing stories and planning a fishing trip in heaven. My prayers will be with you in the weeks and months to come. My sincerest sympathies,
Denny Cozad
January 14, 2010
JoEllen,Denny and I were caught off guard when we heard about Walt,We just wanted to tell you how sorry we are.Even though we haven't seen you both for a long time,Denny's never forgotten the great times he always had with him.He said he'll never forget his laugh.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Denny and Sue Cozad
Patty Kemler
January 14, 2010
Swanson's - What a ride it was! Although there was no time to say goodbye - he loved you all more than you will ever know. My heart aches for all of you. The Master Tinkerer was a wonderful man who will be dearly missed by many. Treasure all your wonderful memories and know he is now watching over all of you.
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