John "Gene" E. Swanson

September 4, 1931 - November 29, 2018

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

10:00 - 11:00 A.M.

Martin-Mattice Funeral Chapel

(formerly the United Methodist Church)

Ayrshire, Iowa

CASKET BEARERS

Gene's family and friends.

INTERMENT

Silver Lake Cemetery

Ayrshire, Iowa

MILITARY GRAVESIDE RITES

American Legion Post #173

Ayrshire, Iowa

John E. Swanson, son of John A. and Madella (Matthiesen) Swanson, was born September 4, 1931 southwest of Ayrshire, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed in the United Methodist Church in Ayrshire, where he remained a member for his entire life.

As a young boy, John became known as Gene to his family and friends. After graduating from Ayrshire High School in 1951, Gene served in the United States Army, during the Korean Conflict. He was inducted on December 3, 1952 serving until December 3, 1954. Gene was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. After being honorably discharged, he returned to his home to "Silver Meadows", where he farmed for many years.

Gene was a member of the American Legion Post #173 in Ayrshire.

Gene will be remembered as a quiet, polite gentleman. He loved his family very much and enjoyed playing cards, especially 500, and discussing trivia. Gene also like watching western T.V. shows.

Gene passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018, at the Spencer Municipal Hospital in Spencer, Iowa, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant siblings, Paul and Marilyn Swanson; two brothers, Rodney and Dale Swanson; and a sister-in-law, Helen Swanson.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Myrt Swanson of Spirit Lake, Iowa; nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home