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SWANSON -- Raymond Francis Swanson, originally from Chicago, IL, age 87, passed away December 29, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy nee McCabe; devoted children, Dr. Frances (Rob) May and Meg (Scott) Christenson; loving grandchildren, Paul R. Martello and Gina (Zach) Cormier, and loving in-laws Carol and Gene Rados. He was the beloved uncle of 14 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Florence Swanson; and by his brother, Louis R. Swanson. He was a member of the Greatest Generation and also a proud officer in the 15th Air Force, 463rd Bombardment Group, 775th Bomb Squadron. He was a highly decorated veteran of WWII and a former POW; liberated from Stalag VIIA, Moosburg, Germany. He was a teacher in Chicago for over 35 years. He will live forever in our hearts as our hero. Services will be held Monday, January 10, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please visit our online guestbook for Ray at: www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun January 09, 2011