Bruce Swanson

Bruce A. Swanson passed away peacefully on March 16, at his home in Bellingham, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.

Bruce was born March 13, 1934, to Alvin Swanson and Ethel Morningstar. He earned a degree in chemistry from Western Washington University.

Bruce served in the Army early on and then went on to work for Georgia Pacific as a chemist for more than 30 years.

Bruce enjoyed ice skating, fishing, and hiking.

Bruce was preceded in death by his first wife Joan Swanson (Warner), his second wife Nancy Swanson (Macdonald) and his brother David Swanson.

Bruce is survived by his brother Michael Swanson; sisters Margaret and Diane; three daughters and one son; three stepsons and one stepdaughter: Sandra Swanson, Tonya Swanson, Karen Todhunter, Tim Swanson, Craig Macdonald, Scott Macdonald, Kent Macdonald, Amy Macdonald; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bruce was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed.

We would like to thank the incredibly special people at hospice for their assistance. You made a difficult situation bearable, and we are so thankful.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 at Squalicum Boathouse in Zuanich Point Park at 2600 N. Harbor Loop Drive, Bellingham. 

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