Donald D Swanson, age 89, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Don was born August 15, 1933 in Jamestown, NY the son of the late Gus and Jennie Swanson. Don came from a family of 14 brothers and sisters. Don worked 27 years at Dahlstrom's in Falconer, New York. In 1980 he moved to Sarasota with his family. He worked for many years at Orange Acres Mobile Home Community. He and his wife Beatrice attended Northminster Presbyterian Church. Don is survived by his wife of 68 years, Beatrice Brown Swanson; daughters, Valeri Davis (Mark) of Sanford, Florida, Joyce Milligan (Bill) of Sarasota, Florida. Donna Koel (Dave) of Port Charlotte, Florida and Kathy Sparks (Carol) of Conover, North Carolina and brother Alfred Swanson of Gerry, New York. Don was Grandpa, Gramps and Pa to 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. "A husband, a father, a grandpa too, this is the legacy we have from you." In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don's name to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation at smhf.org/donate/
A graveside service will be held for Don on Saturday, September 3. 2022 10:00 am at Palms Memorial Park located at 170 Honore Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34232.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com for the Swanson family.
