Lawrence E. Swanson, age 77, of West Garfield Avenue in DuBois, PA died Oct. 20, 2010 at his residence.
He was born on Oct. 24, 1932 in DuBois, PA. He was the son of the late Raymond & Janet (Horner) Swanson.
He was a veteran of the Korean War where he served as an Army Corporal.
On June 5, 1954, he married Mary Ellen Allshouse in Falls Creek, PA. She survives.
He was the Vice President of Deposit Bank/First Commonwealth Bank. He retired in 1994 after 25 years of service.
He was member of Christ Lutheran Church, the Garfield Lodge #559 Free and Accepted Masons, Coudersport Consistory, the DuBois Area Shrine Club, the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona, Shriners International, the Manatee Shrine Club, Tideview Square Club in Ellington, FL, and a Charter Member of DuBois Jaycee’s.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Wendy Sayers of Edinboro, PA, Lee Ann Swanson, MD of Venetia, PA, Penny Truesdale and her husband, Tom of DuBois, PA, one son, D. Scott Swanson and his wife, Sandy of Roaring Spring, PA., one brother, Clarence Swanson and his wife, Irene of Erie, PA, one sister, Mary Brady and her husband, George of Falls Creek, PA, and ten grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Donald Swanson and Russell Swanson.
There will be no public visitation.
A Masonic Service will be held on Oct. 23 at 10:30 a.m. from the Goble Baronick Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church on Oct. 23 at 12 p.m. with Rev. Katherine Douglass officiating.
Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard from the church.
Interment will be in Morningside Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the DuBois Shrine Club, P.O. Box 372, DuBois, PA 15801 and/or D.R.M.C. Hospice/Hahne Center, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.
Online condolences can be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.
