Irving Swanson

March 28, 2003

Irving O. Swanson, 82, of 4031 N. Clifford Ave., Bemus Point, died at 11:05 P.M. Saturday (March 22, 2003) in his home. He was born Dec. 18, 1920 in Jamestown, a son of Oscar W. and Anna M. Nelson Swanson. He attended Jamestown Public Schools, and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving from 1942 - 1946 as a surgical and orthopedic brace technician. He was employed for 28 years by the former Art Metal Manufacturing Co.,and in later years was a driver for the Resource Center and as a sign painter for Peterson Sign Company. He was a member of the Unitarian Church for 30 years, and was also a member of Ira Lou Spring Post #149, The American Legion, Chautauqua County Society of Artists, Ellery Senior Citizens, and the American Association of Retired Persons. An all around "fix-it" guy, he was very adept at repairing anything, especially old cars, was an accomplished artist, especially of landscape and portraiture, and was really proud to have built his own home and to have raised 8 children. He was an avid Sabres, Bills, and Yankees fan, and will be remembered for making his "Irv's Specials" food creations. Survivors: Wife - the former May C. Lawson, whom he married June 24, 1948 in E. Randolph Sons - Keith E (Peg) Leighton I. (Debbie) Lowell R. (Brenda) and Nathan C. (Rachelle) Swanson Daughters - Dale C. (Mark) Desmond, Lydia A. (Tom) Angle, Melody L. (Dennis) Peterson, and Adelle D. (Bill) McCarthy Grandchildren -Kristine N. Weiss, Matthew K., Megan L., Mallory L., Michael L., MacKenzie L., Benjamin L., Nicholas N., Caleigh G., and Narra E. Swanson, Jeremy J. Desmond, Kristin D., Dennis E. Jr., and David J. Peterson, William R. and Michelle M. McCarthy, Shannon Owens Great grandson - Nolan Desmond Sister - Lillian Anderson He was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Swanson, and by a sister, Sylvia Shostrom Rev. John Monroe-Cassel will officiate at the service. Burial will be in Bemus Point Cemetery Memorials: Hospice Chautauqua Co. 4048 E. Lake Rd. Mayville, NY 14757