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Butch
Midvale, UT-Butch was born on February 2, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Thomas LaVell and Vera Strand Swenson. He attended Murray High School and joined the Army before his senior year of high school. He was employed by Salt Lake County Fire Department (now Unified Fire) for over 31 years and retired as an Assistant Fire Chief. After retirement he worked as the Emergency Services Manager for Summitt County for 10 years.
His dad gave him the name Butch when he was a small child and the name stuck with him throughout his life, with friends and family always referring to him by that name.
Butch married Sharon Frame Terry on June 8, 1970, (divorced), they had two children, Holly Swenson Kener and Robert T. Swenson. Sharon also had two children from a previous marriage which Butch always considered as his own, Shayne Terry and Stacey Terry Thomas. He married Barbara Garrett Kersey on March 13, 1999. Barbara had two children, Russell Chang Kersey and Michelle Myung Kersey.
Butch is survived by his wife, Barbara; children Shayne(Shelby), Stacey(Steve), Holly, Rob, Russell and Michelle; 15 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters, Jean Rekoutis, Carolyn (Don) Chase. Butch was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and brother in law George Rekoutis.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street at 2:00 p.m. A viewing will be held Friday, November 1, 2013 at Jenkins-Soffe from 6 - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 1-1:45 .m. Interment will follow services at Redwood Memorial Estates Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Swenson
Alyssa Mclachlan
November 6, 2013
Barb,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob will truly be missed. It sure was a pleasure taking care of him while he was here at the U. I hope you are doing well. You are a very sweet lady and he was so lucky to have you by his side.
love
Alyssa HCA
Alan & Jay Workman
November 2, 2013
Shayne Terry and family~
Sorry to hear about your dad. We can tell he was a great man. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. We love you guys and are thinking about you all!
~Alan, Jay & family~
Mike and Kathy Swenson
November 1, 2013
Barbara, Jean, Carolyn, and family,
We are sorry to hear of Butch's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shawnie Allred
November 1, 2013
Butch was a wonderful father, and such a wonderful Grandpa..My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, he will be dearly missed.
Marilyn Sanders Barlow
October 31, 2013
Such a surprise. I never called Robert "Butch" but I have a tender memory from High School when at a basketball game I found my self in a difficult situation and he got me out of the way of a "rumble". Tough and kind - I will not forget you Bob.
John Stone
October 31, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow you will be missed in our community. The residents of Greenwood Village
Dennis McKone (SLCFD Ret.)
October 31, 2013
"FINAL ALARM"
Rest now retired firefighter
Lay soft your suffering back
Rest well and forever
Your memory shall not lack
Rest your tired hands
Wipe clean your weary brow
Rest with St. Florian
Your spirit now endowed
Rest here your heart
We know you gave your all
Rest easy, you've done your part
and now you've answered your last call
As we ring the final bell.
steve Aardema
October 31, 2013
Butch was a good friend and neigbor many years ago. I had nothing but respect for the man. We will all miss his smile and personality.
Bonnie Workman
October 31, 2013
Shane Terry Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. It is so difficult to lose those that have helped make us what we are. We love you guys. Dennis and Bonnie Workman
Helen Corkran
October 31, 2013
Condolences and best wishes to the family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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