Wendell Swanson

Born in Minneapolis, MN, November 4, 1913. Son of Oscar and Augusta Swanson. A 1939 graduate of the University of Minnesota, he moved his family to Arvada in 1956 where he taught band in the Arvada Elementary Schools until his retirement in 1977. As a member of the Denver Musicians Association he played in orchestras and musical events throughout Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Eleanor, and son Jon. Survived by daughters Elizabeth McDill of Lakewood and Lynn Swanson of Centennial, grandson Davin McDill of Deadwood, SD, granddaughter Kirsten Giddens and great-grandson Dustin of Lakewood, nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
Memorial Service Monday, September 27 at 2pm, Newcomer Family Funeral Home, 901 S. Sheridan Blvd. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Denver Brass, 2253 Downing St., Denver, CO 80205 or The Smithsonian Institute Office of Development, Attention Norma Huss, P.O. Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013.