Lawrence Swanson

Lawrence passed away peacefully at Okanagan Hospice House on March 6, 2015 at the age of 92. He was predeceased by his wife, Vera, and his parents: Gustav and Gertrude Swanson; one brother; a sister; three half-brothers and a half-sister. He is survived by three children: Ellen (Stuart) Mould, Ron (Elinor) Swanson, and Gloria (Garry) Shiosaki. He had eight grandchildren: Deanne, Roni, and Laura Mould, Leif and Nikki Swanson, Brian Smith, Kayla and Carly Shiosaki as well as seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Lawrence was born December 16, 1922 in Elk Point, Alberta, and moved to the Okanagan with his family in 1956. He worked for several employers, including Chapman Van Lines and Motorways Transport, from which he retired in 1988. Although he received little formal education, he was skilled in mechanics and carpentry. He was renowned for re-building numerous automobiles, trailers and power boats. In his retirement years he also built campers, canopies and utility trailers from scratch.

He was a very social and well liked individual who enjoyed visits with family and friends. Lawrence and Vera spent many trips with camper or motor home in BC and the Yukon with friends and relatives.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to his good friends and relatives Dick and Doreen Cinnamon and Lori Grochowich who were so helpful and kind to Lawrence in his later years. He enjoyed and attended Friday night get-togethers with close relatives that were a tradition for over 25 years.

A celebration of Life will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1211 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC on April 4th, 2015 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lawrence’s name to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, #104-1456 St. Paul Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6. (www.hospice.coha.org)

To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website: www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com

Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC. 250-762-2299