Obituary for my Father - Claron Edwin Swenson
Surrounded by his family, Claron Edwin Swenson passed away quietly on September 22, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah of Kidney Cancer.
Claron was born August 7, 1941. He, his brother and two sisters were raised by his mother after the passing of his father when Claron was just five years old. His mother's example of hard work and family values served as a guide for his life. Claron grew up on the Avenues and graduated from West High (1960) and the University of Utah (1973). He married Carol Gappmayer, on December, 17 1965 in the Salt Lake Temple.
Claron was well known for the service he provided in all areas of his life, setting an example with his faith and love. He spent eight years serving in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. He served in the South Africa Mission from '62-'64. He was a life-long scouter, sharing with youth and adults his knowledge and passion for the scout law and the outdoors, including 9 years as District Chairman and recipient of the Silver Beaver Award in 2004. He served in various LDS Church callings, including most recently as Branch President of the Arlington Hills Care Center. In his 34 years of service with LDS Church Security he was able to travel the world for and with some of the most wonderful people. With all that he did, the most important people to him were his family.
Claron is preceded in death by his father, Don Edwin Swenson, mother, Lucile Burnhope Swenson, brother-in-law Klaus Guertler, and his oldest son Scott Reed Swenson; he is survived by his wife Carol Gappmayer Swenson, brother Don (Nola) Swenson, sisters; Carole (Lynn) Williams and Bernice Guertler, and his children; David (Pamela) Swenson, Kelly Swenson, Kimberly (Andreas) Mueller, Kristy (Tristan) Moore, Daniel (Sarah) Swenson, Aaron (Jaime) Swenson, Matthew (Cassandra Tucci) Swenson, Kerry (Quentin) McNeil, 10 grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and relatives.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 11:00 am at the LDS ward - 680 East 2nd Avenue. A viewing will be held Wednesday at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple from 6 – 8 pm and 9:45-10:45am prior to the services on Thursday at the LDS ward.
In Lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.
Condolences online: www.larkinmortuary.com
4 comments:
I've been thinking about you Skeeter! I was so sorry to hear the news. I creep when I am missing my loved ones.
Shadows creep over the earth, darkness falls anew. Winds are still, heavens are clear, stars their light subdue. Moon above and our love say goodnight to you.
Kristy,
Sorry about your father. It is a very difficult time, even when it has been expected. Looking at your pictures on your blog, it seems as though you have had a treasured summer with many memories that will hopefully help you through the difficult days ahead.
All my love to you,
Jenny (Hunter)
Kristy,
I'm sorry to hear about your father. I never had the priviledge of meeting him, but it sounds like he was a good man. You, Tristan, and your family will be in our prayers!
Dear Kristy,
Angie told me about the passing of your father, and forwarded this beautiful tribute of him. What a wonderful life he lived and incredible family he raised! He left a wonderful legacy, and I know he is sorely missed! He was an amazing and kind man. We have been thinking of you and your family and send our love.
Best,
Jennifer Beck Carter
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