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Nicholas Swanson Obituary

NICHOLAS ALEXANDER SWANSON Nicholas Alexander Swanson died November 11, 2011, in Riverside at the age of 24. Nick is survived by his parents Richard and Kathy (Burns) Swanson, brother Randy and his wife Alison and their son William, sister Corrin; his beloved Amber La Fortune and her family; his grandmothers June Swanson, Kay Burns, and Grace Hart; his grandfather Patrick Burns and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. Memorial Services for Nicholas Swanson will be held at Noon, Saturday, November 19, 2011 in Harvest Christian Fellowship, on 6115 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA. He will be interned at Rose Hills in Whittier, CA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you made donations in Nick's name to Victoria Avenue Forever. For an extended obituary and to sign the guestbook, please visit www.AkesFamilyFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Nov. 18, 2011.

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amanda clark

August 30, 2012

Ul always always be in my heart and on my skin. I love u bro.

Brian Lopez

July 29, 2012

Nick, You were my brother from another mother. My only regret is not staying in constant contact with you. "Thought our hearts and world grow colder with each day, It is your smile, your laugh, and everything about you that brings life and warmth to us." Rest in peace Bro, I will see you on the other side

Ketiana Rhodes

December 21, 2011

i knew Nick while he was in hollywood, i met him while we were working at abercrombie and fitch, i remember when i met him it was like a god send, cause i had just moved to L.A. and found it hard to socialize, with the to busy to get to know u LA crowd, (when i look back on it now, i remember about a week or two before i met Nick a psychic told me the next relationship i was going to get in was one that was going to be the last of its kind. Not to be taken to seriously, But Just to appreciate as a Life experience, and someone to teach you how to have fun), and then i met Nick Or ( Captain Dirk as he introduced him self ), Big shaggy Green Hair, and A Huge goofy smile, He screamed fun, he did Silly things, we ran and Slid Down the Hollywood Blvd. sidewalk, in the rain, (Very dangerous by the way) but i wouldn't have even thought to if i hadn't have met Nick (Infact i would've been the people on the other side of the street saying those people are crazy.) Eat Ravioli straight out of the can and enjoy it lol, jump on trampolines, push you in the pool, force you to dance and watch Aqua Team over and over and over to meatloaf is coming out of you brain lol, What i Knew Of Nick Was that he Made u Have fun, U Were Just going to have to, whether u wanted to or not. And Im still boggled at my phone when i see his WAKE UP AND RAGE!!! Text that i got every other day till 11-11-11 6:09am, So that will be forever pressed in my mind. My Condolences to his family May he Rest In Peace. THAnks For teaching me how to be silly, Nick! dirk'adirka : ) u will be remembered. Peace LoVE & Music P.s. "That's what she said", lol no one ever says it like u did

Amber Lafortune

December 15, 2011

missing you every second. life wont ever seem the same without you my love. words almost cant what i feel. I do many things in your memory,as i wont ever forget.

Michael Baggett

November 19, 2011

I knew Nick from boy scouts and I have many found memories of him. My thoughts are with his family.

Randolph Scott

November 19, 2011

Nick was a good friend of mine from high school and in Hollywood. He was always cheerful and happy. My prayers go out to his family, he will be greatly missed.

Kathy Ertter

November 19, 2011

Nick was a caring, compassionate young man who made me smile every time I saw him. I loved his passion for music and his fun loving attitude. Nick will be dearly missed. I believe his memory will live on through the love of his family and friends. You are such wonderful people. Sorry for you loss.

November 18, 2011

Nick was in my home a lot in his high school days as Tina Wymer's boyfriend.
I am so sorry to learn of his death.
Alice Wymer (Grammy)

Steve & Laurie Taylor

November 18, 2011

Our hearts go out to Nicholas' family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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