Dennis Neal Swanson, 80, passed away peacefully Monday, May 18, 2020 at Franklin Park Retirement Community in Round Rock, Texas.

He leaves behind; his sister, Geralyn Kirkpatrick of Brownsville, two brothers Leland Swanson and wife Rita of Boerne, and Kevin Swanson and wife Susan of Alamo; his daughter, Loris Jones and husband Kevin of Taylor; two granddaughters Megan Ashley Lay of Hutto and Kelsie Lynn Condo of Hutto and one grandson Tyler Alan Jones of Taylor; two great granddaughters Lynzy Grace Lay of Hutto and Madison Grace Condo of Hutto; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alf Bertil Swanson and Marie Evelina Stutt Swanson and his wife Loris Sue Swanson.

Born in Alamo, and raised in Edinburg, Texas, the son of Alf and Marie Swanson. He was a graduate of Edinburg High School in 1958. He then graduated from Pan American University in 1962 with a bachelor degree in education. He then earned his Masters degree in education from Southwest Texas State University in 1969. He was also a member of the Sigma Chapter of the Iota Lambda Sigma professional industrial education fraternity since July 31, 1975.

He married Loris Sue Swanson on December 27, 1965 and they were married for 53 years.

After graduating from college Mr. Swanson honorably served the education profession as a counselor, a teacher and at the end of his career as the vocational administrator for the Austin Independent School District where he retired after twenty-seven years of dedicated service.

Mr. Swanson was also a certified peace officer and served as a part time police officer for the City of Lago Vista from 1987 to 1988 and as a reserve deputy constable for Travis County from November 24, 1987 to August 19, 1996.

After retirement, Mr. Swanson enjoyed traveling across the country with his wife and family, woodworking, occasionally playing bridge with his wife and their friends, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff at Franklin Park for caring for our father/grandpa/great-grandpa during these last few months.

A memorial service will be held at Beck Funeral Home, Cedar Park, TX; Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mr. Swansons name to the Alzheimers Association.
 

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