David Swanson, age 80 from Backus, MN, formerly of Dalbo and Anoka, MN passed away on March 4, 2015 in the care of his loving wife.
Survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia (Hartfiel); children, Vicky (Michael), Kathy (Ronald), Michael, Robyn (Dan), Rebecca (Robert); 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by son John; three siblings; parents Leslie and Katharine (Conway) Swanson.
David was born in 1934 in Anoka, MN where he grew up on the family farm using horses to work the land. He left Anoka school to join the U.S. Air Force where he served 10 years. He met and married Patricia where six children were born to the union. He worked their family farm in Dalbo while he was employed for 32 years at Federal Cartridge. He enjoyed volunteering in the Anoka saddle club; playing softball; and was a member of the Anoka and Backus American Legions. He was able to enjoy his retirement on a lake home in Backus where he spent his time gardening, feeding wildlife, dancing at the Legion Clubs, fishing, and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
There will be a private family service held at Minnesota Veteran's Cemetery in June 2015.
