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Memorial for Richard M Swenson
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Born in Glenwood, Minnesota on Aug. 15, 1953
Departed on Jan. 13, 2010 and resided in Seattle, WA.
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| A Celebration of Life : |
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010
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| Cemetery: |
Crown Hill Cemetery
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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Richard M. Swenson
Rick, age 56, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13th after a 6 month battle with cancer. He was surrounded by friends and family. He was born in Glenwood, Minnesota on August 15th, 1953. He received his B.A. in psychology from the University of Minnesota in 1977 and his M.S.W. from the University of Washington in Seattle in 1988 where he resided since 1980.
Rick dedicated his work life to helping the less fortunate within his community. He worked 4 years at Arlington House residential treatment for teenagers in St. Paul, Minnesota, 14 years working with the homeless at the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) in Seattle and for the past 15 years working as a Mental Health Professional with King County. Rick was known as a compassionate individual who felt deeply about everyone he touched. He worked tirelessly for those who could not help themselves and was committed to being the best possible advocate for his clients.
In his free time Rick was known as a meticulous craftsman, working on numerous home remodeling projects, landscaping and gardening. He also enjoyed garage sales, hiking, backpacking, beach trips, skiing and traveling with his family.
In both his personal and professional life Rick was a remarkable source of information, knowledge and assistance. His family and friends will fondly remember his keen intelligence, humor, wit, “super adventures” and storytelling. His booming voice will be missed on the sidelines of his beloved daughters’ sporting events.
Rick was preceded in death by his mother Olga(Boxrud) Swenson on February 25, 2006. He is survived by: his wife of 25 years JoAnn Marsden, daughters Jenna Swenson and Ali Swenson, father Orville Swenson, sister Adele (Howard) Fosser, brothers Jerry (Rochelle) Swenson, Paul Swenson (Kathy Guess) and Craig Swenson (Beth Palmer) as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of his Life will be held February 27th at Shilshole Bay Beach Club, 6413 Seaview Ave. NW. The Service begins at 1 p.m. with a reception until 4 p.m. and burial afterwards at Crown Hill Cemetery. . In lieu of flowers the family has set up an educational fund for Jenna and Ali.
Our greatest loss is not in the significance of his accomplishments but rather in the content of his character. He will be deeply missed by his family, many dear friends and co-workers.
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