David Edwin Swanson
September 14, 1943 - April 14, 2024
Visitation
Midtown Funeral Home
3918 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60618
773.654.3744
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Visitation Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 3pm to 8pm
Service
Midtown Funeral Home
3918 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60618
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Friday, April 19, 2024 at 12 Noon
Interment - Private
Memorial Contributions
Anti Cruelty Society
510 North LaSalle Street
Chicago Illinois 60654
312.644.8388
www.anticruelty.org
OBITUARY
David 'Dave' Swanson, age 80, passed away on Sunday, April 14th, 2024 in his family home located in Chicago, Illinois. David was born on September 14th, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois.
He was a private contractor, specializing in home improvement and remodeling for a large majority of his life. Dave to those who knew him- was known as a kind, and good-hearted man with a great sense of humor.
Dave was also known for being an animal lover, having cared for several of his most cherished pets as well as being a most ardent bird watcher.
Dave was also known by several for his natural, wide-ranging array of artistic talents, being an avid gardener, home cook, and artist. He also dabbled with the musical arts, having a strong passion for good music and karaoke.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Harriet, his eldest son Patrick and his wife Rosy, his youngest son Kenneth and his wife Tammie, and his two grandchildren Kyle and Kathleen. David is also survived by his elder sister Barbara. David was preceded in death by his siblings Marilyn, Joanne, Shirley, Bill, and Buck. He is also preceded by his parents, William and Mildred (née Wilke).
Visitation Thursday, April 19,2024 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options, 3918 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. Funeral Service Friday, April 20,2024 12noon at the chapel. Interment private. Arrangements by Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options, 773.654.3744, www.midtownfunerals.com