Richard Swanstrom
August 27, 1944 - November 13, 2004
Obituary
Richard Swanstrom
60, born in MN passed away Nov. 13, 2004. He was employed by Qwest Communications for over 30 years, and enjoyed camping, gardening, and traveling to the Ocean; specifically the Oregon coast. He was a man of a very generous heart; family was of the utmost importance to him.
He is survived by his loving wife Nancy of 26 years; Mother Clarice Swanstrom; sister, Patti John Clouse and family; sister-in-law, Marsha Ken Fowler and family.
Memorial service to be held 1PM Friday, November 19 at Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 24th Ave. S., Des Moines., 206 878-2460. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church.
Please sign the online memorial at www.bonneywatson.com
I am so sorry to hear of Richards passing.
We worked together for a few years prior to his job with USwest, where he met Nancy.
Many of us at the Library were saddend by the news.
He was a wonderfull man, with a huge open heart and gracious soul.
When he met Nancy and it became serious,his face would light up when he spoke of her.
My deepest sympathy to Nancy and his family.
Clarice
Richard was a zany and delightful co-worker at Seattle Public Library many years ago. I’m still working at the Library, so remember all the original gang from my earlier days here. He worked in the Circulation Department, now Borrowers’ Services. Had a great sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him, and our hugs to his surviving family members is given over this medium. Thank you for the opportunity to share memories of Richard. With sympathy to all of you. Kim Turner
I’m so very sorry to hear about Richard’s passing. Over the years working with him I was very grateful for his humor and vast knowledge. He was always so eager to share his smile and kind words. I will miss him.
Richard was a kind,caring, gentle man and will be missed by all whose life’s he touched. Nancy and all the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and God Bless.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during your time of loss. Richard was always one person that could be depeneded upon. He will be missed deeply by his co-workers.
I have had the opportunity just over the last few years to work with Richard. Though I never had the pleasure to met Richard in person, his picture reminds me of laughter in his voice. He would always bring a smile to my face with his laughing personality. Richard was a very hard worker and I feel blessed to have known him, even for this short period of time. We enjoyed sharing with each other our joys of our families. I will miss Richard.
Terri Beer
I remember Richard as a kind person to work with at USWest and a gentleman.He brings back pleasant memories.Will miss him. My condolences to the family.
Richard was a very sweet, special man, He will always be remembered in our hearts and in our prayers.
My deepest sympathies to you Nancy, as well as Richard’s extended family. I remember working on the 20th floor and the two of you were just dating at that time, many years ago indeed. Richard’s friendly smile will be missed here at Qwest. May the comfort of God’s loving arms hold you in this time of sorrow.
My condolences to Richard’s family. I work at Qwest in a different group from Richard. He was always smiling and had a sense of humor. I did work with Richard for a short time a very long time ago. My prayers are to you.
Susan Grazier
WE ARE GREATLY SADDENED TO HEAR OF RICHARD’S PASSING. WHAT A SHOCKING AND PAINFUL REALITY FOR ALL OF THOSE WHO SO DEEPLY LOVED AND ADMIRED AND WERE GRATEFUL FOR HIS WARMTH AND CARING. HEAVEN IS A BETTER PLACE WITH HIM THERE, AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AS YOU HEAL.
I have known Richard since the 1970’s, when he worked for me in Commercial Forecasting at Pacific NW Bell. I found him to be a great guy, always upbeat and helpful. He was a “world beater” when it came to fulfilling any request I might have had of him. Although I only saw him infrequently in the past few years, I found that he had not changed, and still had his upbeat outlook, and always a smile or laugh. Richard was probably the most reliable employee I ever had work for me. I am very sorry to hear of his passing, and I will miss him.
I was very sorry to hear about Richard. I knew Richard at Qwest/U S WEST/PNB for many years and will miss him. Richard was always so cheerful when our paths would cross at work with a big smile in greeting. I hope that his family’s grief will soon be replaced by memories of happier times.