September 13, 1934 – February 20, 2025
It is with sincere sadness that we announce the world lost one of its kindest, most generous persons on February 20th, 2025 when Gordon Swanson passed away at Central Butte Regency Manor.
Dad was born September 13th, 1934 at home on his farm at Hume, SK. He was the oldest of five children born to Edwin and Lena Swanson. His family moved to Grainland, SK from Hume, where he finished grade school. He had a variety of jobs on different farms. He was a grader operator for the RM of Maple Bush. He also was a grader operator for the construction of both the Gardiner Dam andthe Qu’Appelle River Dam. He took his mechanics course at STI in Moose Jaw, SK where her eceived his interprovincial papers and worked at different automotive shops until he purchased his own shop. He started his own business, Craik Auto Repair, where he worked until he retired September 30th, 1999.
Dad was happy when he was tinkering in the garage. He had the ability to fix and make anything work, a true Jack of all Trades. The coffee pot was always on and he enjoyed nothing more than sitting down with friends and family, drinking a coffee, and shooting the breeze. He had a great sense of humour and always had a quick witty remark, wisecrack, or comical jingle to share and right until the very end he would surprise us with something new.
Dad was predeceased by his parents, brother Melvin and great grandson Milo. Dad leaves to mourn his passing, his immediate family, wife Betty, daughter Colinda (Darrin), grandson Jordan (Jaclyn) and great grandchildren Hayden and Sabrina; daughter Glenda (Vincent), grandsons Dante and Jaden, and great grandson Jackson. Also left to cherish his memory are his sisters Dorothy and Dolores, brother Roy,sister-in-lawAnn Swanson and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Our family would like to send a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Regency Manor for their exceptional care.
In keeping with dad’s wishes, a private memorial service for immediate family will be held at a later date.
For friends so wishing, memorials in memory of Dad may be directed to Central Butte Regency Manor, Box 582, Central Butte, SK, S0H 0T0 or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson, SK.
Here’s to you Dad…”Take ‘er easy, but give ‘er shit”
