May 8, 1938 ~
December 25, 2020
Gary N. Swanson, 82, Two Harbors, died
on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020, at Essentia
Health St. Mary’s Medical Center after a one-year
battle with lung cancer.
Gary was born May 8, 1938, to John and Norma (Carlson)
Swanson in Braham, MN, grew up in Larsmont, and
graduated from Two Harbors High School in the Class of
1956. Gary married Carol Carlson on April 30, 1966,
and they made their home and raised their family in
Two Harbors. Gary started working construction right
after high school and a short time later joined the
Plasterer’s Apprenticeship Program. As a journeyman
plasterer, he worked for various construction
companies until 1979, when he started Gary Swanson
Construction.
Gary was a member of the United Church and the
Northshore Tractor Club.
He enjoyed golf, reading, his hobby farm and tractor
collection, and his grandsons’ hockey games.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a
brother, Ardell.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Chris and
Greg (Shelli) Swanson; daughter, Beth Swanson;
grandsons, Jake and Nate; brothers, Dennis (Jan) and
Eldon Swanson; sisters, Sharolyn Blanchard and Marlys
Wisch; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation and celebration of life was held at
Cavallin Funeral Home. To share your memories or
condolences online please visit Cavallin Funeral Home
in Two Harbors.