Cris A. Swanson

Cris A. Swanson entered Life Eternal on Monday, December 16, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family.

Cris grew up at Oak Lodge, Seneca, Illinois along the Illinois River. He was the son of the late Ted and Loreto (Shelton) Swanson.

He was a brother to the late Ted W. Swanson (Rita); the late Gloria Carlson (Leonard) and Sue Timmons (Gene), Seneca, Illinois and Holly Wreath, Moris, Illinois.

Cris attended the Seneca School System; St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota and served in the US Army as a Radar Specialist.

He enjoyed gardening, needlepoint, building things, desserts, telling jokes and watching College basketball. He especially enjoyed being married to his beloved Holly Baim. Together for 48+ years they created a life of adventures, laughter and a home for their children and grandchildren.

Swanson was asked to design, develop and implement for Kishwaukee College, Malta, Illinois a Computer Science Program and Department. He taught computers on the college level before returning to the business world. He has fond memories of working for Caron International in Rochelle, Illinois and Robesonia, PA.  His career was with computers, forecasting, and finance.

During WWII his home, Oak Lodge, was used by the government to house trailers for families that worked at the Seneca Shipyards.

That was the contribution his parents made for the war effort and Cris told many stories about that experience that his family had during that time.

Cris is survived by his wife, Holly Baim.

Sons: Cris Todd Swanson, Dixon, Illinois; Brian D. Swanson, Dixon, Illinois; Cameron R. Swanson, Robesonia, PA.

Daughters: Diane M. Swanson, Dixon, Illinois; Millie Illas-Lockhart (Gregg), Spring Township; Rachel A. Swanson, Robesonia, PA and Maribel S. Swanson, Robesonia, PA.

Cris was predeceased by daughter Lori. L. Swanson (2019).

Grandchildren: Jayden and Elias Lockhart; Josiah and Lanay Swanson; Josie and Adonis Anderson. A Special blessing is Angelina Addams, Fort Mitchell, KY.

Cris is also survived by his sister-in-law, Rita Swanson, Sterling, Illinois and several nieces and nephews.

A private Celebration of Life will be for family at a later date.

"Did you hear that Mickey Mouse ran away from home?   His dad was a dirty rat!"

Cole Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Robesonia is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to Friedens Lutheran Church, 301 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067.

Online condolences may be made at www.ColeFH.com

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