Gary W. Swanson

TURNER – Bo Swanson, 62, a resident of Turner died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 2nd at his home. He was a loving Husband, Father, and Grampa. He was born in Bellepoint, West Virginia, September 20, 1950 the son of Walter D. and Betty Jean (Tilley) Swanson. Bo grew up in Winchester, Virginia attended schools there and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. In 1982 he and his family moved to Maine. He was employed 13 years with United States Postal Service in Auburn, and more recently had been employed part time at Home Depot at the time of his passing. He was an avid sports fan who loved the Baltimore Orioles as well as the outdoors which included hunting, fishing, and just being out in the woods. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed playing acoustic guitar and playing pool. Survivors include his wife and best friend, Sharon whom he married July 28, 1989 of Turner; two sons, Eric Swanson and wife Montse of Spain, and Todd Swanson and wife Tabitha of Gorham; one daughter, Tara Bisson and husband, Jim of Turner; one sister, Suzie Williams of Hinton, West Virginia; and two half brothers, Steve and Randy Barker of Forest Hills, West Virginia; five grandchildren Erin, Julia, Devin, and Aloe Swanson as well as Levi Bisson. Also surviving is his dog “Diego”. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com SWANSON died in Turner, July 2, 2013, Bo Swanson age 62 years a resident of Turner. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Turner. Arrangementsby DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449