Robert C. Swanson, 85

Robert C. Swanson, 85, of Eden Prairie, Minn., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on March 5, 2010. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Betty, and children, Susan Kimitch of Eden Prairie, Tom Swanson of Eden Prairie, Janice Swanson of Whitefish, and Nancy Conboy of Eden Prairie. He is also survived by many loving grandchildren. Bob was a dedicated employee of 37 years at NW Bell Telephone Company. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and active at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. He was a Navy veteran, serving in the South Pacific on the USS Hornet in World War II. Bob loved traveling, especially to Whitefish, and had a passion for Minnesota Twins Baseball. Bob s final days were spent in hospice care at home, cared for by his daughter, Janice. He called her his angel, and the family is forever grateful to her for helping him live his final days the way he lived his life; with deep faith, dignity, and endless enthusiasm for his family. A funeral service was held March 9 at St. Andrew Church.