Patrick Leonard Swanson Obituary (1959

Loving husband and father, Patrick Leonard Swanson, 47, of Bremerton passed away at his home December 29, 2007. Patrick will be sorely missed. He was born in Riverton Heights, WA on December 31, 1959 to Arlan and Patricia (Whitlock) Swanson. Patrick graduated from CK High School with the class of 1978 and WSU with a Bachelor's in Pharmacy in 1983. On January 29, 1983 Patrick married Vena J. Allen in Bremerton. Patrick attended Crosby Chapel. A third generation Pharmacist, Patrick enjoyed life and took pleasure in everything, especially spending time with his family, playing guitar, fishing and hunting. Patrick was preceded in death by his mother Patricia, stepmother Patsy Swanson and his father-in-law Lewie Allen. He is survived by his loving wife Vena; father Arlan of Bremerton; son Christopher of Seattle; daughters Nikki of Bremerton and Dawn of Everett; brothers Robert Swanson, Dr. C. Andrew (Sue) Swanson, David (Melody) Swanson and his mother-in-law Elaine Allen of Bremerton. A memorial service will be held at Crosby Chapel on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 2:00 PM. The service is open to all who would like to attend. Inurnment will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel.