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Craig A Swanson
September 22, 1945-November 5, 2022
INDEPENDENCE, MO-Craig A Swanson 77 of Independence, Missouri passed away November 5, at Centerpoint Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. A memorial gathering will be held November 14, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00pm at McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home. Interment will be held at a later date at the Higginsville, Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Craig was born September 22, 1945, in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Donald E Swanson and Hazel M (Southard) Swanson. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1963. He married Mary Ann Lendur August 21, 1971. Craig worked in the data processing field at United Missouri Bank for 27 years until his retirement in 1996.
Craig is survived by his devoted wife Mary Ann, and two daughters, Felicia (Andy) Baker of Lee's Summit, Missouri and Stephanie Kimball (Brian) of Weston, Missouri and by five grandchildren Kylie, Emily, Caden, Madison and Jessica and two great grandchildren Bentley and Evelyn. He is survived by his father Donald Swanson of Cedar Falls, two brothers Eldon (Vicki) of Hudson and Jim (Jan) Swanson of Cedar Falls. He is preceded in death by his mother. www.facebook.com/McGilleyAndSheil
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Mary
March 9, 2023
Dear Mary Ann, Felicia, Stephanie & Families
I just learned of Craig´s passing today. In Thoughts
& Prayers - Mary(Rupniewski)DeVole & Family
James A Wahner
November 15, 2022
So sorry for your loss Jim and Eldon. And family..you have our deepest sympathys. His journey is over and now has gone HOME, to be with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. In Jesus Name, Amen!
Dennis Andreessen
November 13, 2022
I am sorry to hear of Craig's passing. I am probably unknown to most of the family but Craig & I were in the same 1963 graduating class @ Cedar Falls High School. One of the little memories that always comes to mind is that we were in the first class that went to the new Peet Junior High School in 9th grade and rode the same bus together. He always got on the bus before I did and he always saved a seat for me. He made the ride full of fun & laughter. He was always upbeat and enjoyable to be around. I don't know why that has stuck with me but it has. My condolences to all the family.
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