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Craig Swanson Obituary
Craig C. Swanson
Formerly Sioux City
Craig Swanson passed away of natural causes at 67 in his home in Idaho on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022.
Craig will take his final rest at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City.
Craig was born and raised in Sioux City. He was a stellar student and graduated with honors from Sioux City Central High School where he also played basketball and ran cross country. He went on to college with the same academic success in aerospace engineering at Iowa State University and the University of Southern California. Craig spent 35 years in the aerospace industry before retiring.
Throughout his life, and especially in his retirement, he played golf, his favorite pastime. He spent many happy hours on the links. Craig was held in high regard by his friends and colleagues. He will be sorely missed.
Craig is survived by his mother, Ella; brother, Scott; niece, Erica.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon.
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