Wescoot2 
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| 19 Sep 2006 10:18 AM |
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SHORT NOTICE MISSION: Barbara Ann Swanson, Mother of PGR member Eric Swanson.(Nailer101) Davenport, Iowa. Thursday, Sept 21.
We are still determining the complete family's wishes regarding PGR participation in Mrs. Swanson's services. Her son Eric, has been a very active and supportive member of the Patriot Guard Riders in both Iowa and Illinois. He hopes to have an answer later today from the rest of his family if they wish to have PGR presence or prefer family only services.
Below is the obituary as posted in the Quad City Times.
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Barbara Ann Swanson, 72, of Davenport, Iowa, died Monday, September 18, 2006, at her home, under the care of her family and Genesis Hospice. Celebration of Life services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 21, at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, Davenport, or to the Keokuk High School Alumni Foundation.
Mrs. Swanson was born November 11, 1933, in Keokuk to Ernest and Eudora (Malloy) Beaird. She graduated from Keokuk High School in 1950 with high honors and from AIC Business College in 1951. She married Robert G. Swanson on December 30, 1951, in Keokuk. She then worked as a legal secretary for 27 years with Van Driel law Offices. Her memberships included First Christian Church, Davenport, and she served as a secretary of the BPW.
Survivors include her husband, Robert; son, Eric A. (Elizabeth) Swanson, and daughter, Daw n (Rolla) Dunkin, all of Davenport; grandchildren, Jason and Chris Coppinger and Rebecca and Nick Swanson; great-grandchildren, John, Allie, Brandon and Hayley; and brother, Ken (Sally) Beaird, of Keokuk. She was preceded in death by a brother, Fred H. Beaird.
Online condolences may be expressed to Mrs. Swanson's family by visiting her obituary at www.WeertsFH.com.
Published in the Quad-City Times on 9/19/2006. |
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Bear_1953
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Eldon, Iowa
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| 19 Sep 2006 10:41 AM |
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My sincere condolences to the Swanson family.
Nailer if your family wants us to be there. You know we will be there
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IOWA: State Captain PGR, ABATE of Iowa District # 14
ILLINOIS: Officially Adopted IL PGR, Member of CP ^-^
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mailman 
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 19 Sep 2006 11:09 AM |
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| Thoughts and prayers are with the Swanson family. |
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StarShip
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| 19 Sep 2006 11:59 AM |
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My condolences to the family of Barbara Ann Swanson.
May the Almighty Father watch over you as you struggle through this difficult time. |
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stretchnit
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Mulberry, Ks.
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| 19 Sep 2006 4:39 PM |
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Thoughts and prayers are with the Swanson family. May she rest in the arms of God.
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Preacherman
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| 19 Sep 2006 4:55 PM |
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This Special Mission is a GO.
Please stand by for further details and itinerary.
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iScoot2
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| 19 Sep 2006 4:56 PM |
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Eric,
Sincere condolences and prayers for you and all of your family.
Rest In Peace Barbara Ann Swanson.
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DaveShady
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Clinton Iowa
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| 19 Sep 2006 5:22 PM |
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Eric our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. We will say a prayer for you mother today.
Keep us posted Preach and I will try and get my work Schedule covered to help out.
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Nailer101
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NW IL Senior Ride Captain/NE IA Ride Captain
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| 19 Sep 2006 6:10 PM |
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Folks,
I know this is very short notice and well out of the norm, and I can assure you all from the very depths of my heart, that your support is very much appreciated.
My mother was the wife of a now retired police officer and Korean War Sailor, and some of her greatest joys were standing up for those in uniform. My father, the adjutant of Legion Post 26, is so appreciative of your desires to come in this time of sorrow, that words cannot even begin to suffice.
THANK YOU ALL, May God go with you.
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Harleydoc
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| 19 Sep 2006 6:57 PM |
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My condolences to you and your family. She is in God's hands now and resting in comfort. May God bless you and your family.
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FirstSGTom
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Gilson, Il 61436
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| 20 Sep 2006 6:30 AM |
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Eric, Sorry to hear about your MOM, I am sure GOD has a special place for her. May GOD comfort the Family of Barbara Ann Swanson.
I will not be able to attend, but you will be in my prayers.
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Illinois Cowboy
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| 20 Sep 2006 6:41 AM |
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| My deepest sympathy to the Swanson family, rest assured God has a special place for Barb. Nailer so sorry for your loss, Am trying to juggle my schedule to be there. |
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gochiefs24
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Panora Iowa
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| 20 Sep 2006 7:20 AM |
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| Nailer1o1 I am so sorry for your loss and I know the Pgr will step up no matter what the mission. I hope to make it there but right now it looks like I will not be able to be there again I am sorry for your loss. |
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Preacherman
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| 20 Sep 2006 8:33 AM |
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ITINERARY UPDATE;
Preach,
The visitation for mom is from 4-7 this evening at Weert's Funeral Home. The funeral starts at 10:00 Thursday morning, with burial rites being performed at the mosoleum at Memorial Park. I'm not sure why, or how it came about, but the bugler for American Legion Post 26 in Davenport called last and informed us that he would be attending and wants to play TAPS for her at the cemetary. He feels that 55 years as the spouse, sister and mother of military veterans and police officers, and all that that entails, earned her this honor.
Dad and I will personally visit with all who ride to express our thanks to them for this special mission. Following the burial, everyone is invited to join the family at First Christian Church, 510 E. 15th St., Davenport for food and coffee before their return trips home.
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ladyrider
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| 20 Sep 2006 2:41 PM |
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My heartfelt condolences to the Swanson family, I just recently lost my dad
so I know the pain you all are feeling. Due to work I will not be able to be there , bit rest assured I will be there in spirit. And if there is anything I or the PGR in Il. can ever do for you please let me know. Deb (ladyrider)
H.O.T.H. CO-ORDINATOR FOR IL./R.C.
P.s. Just remember the Father
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DaveShady
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Clinton Iowa
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| 20 Sep 2006 3:25 PM |
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Preach do you have addy on the meeting location for the AM, and what time do you want us there. I will be there Denise is perty sick and needs to stay at the store not enuf to cover both of us.
Thanks for the update
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Preacherman
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| 20 Sep 2006 5:08 PM |
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FINAL INTINERARY;
Rally point will be at Weerts Funeral Home between 09:00 and 09:30. A mapquest link is posted below. We shall stand a flag line outside the funeralhome then provide an escort to the cemetery. Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery is only a short distance away so if you have large flags mounted, please bring them. You will also need to bring your own flags to hold on the line since our support flags will not be there.
Preach's cell # (563) 650-9661
Sue's cell # (563) 505-5049
Map of 3625 Jersey Ridge Rd
Davenport, IA 52807-2226, US
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DaveShady
Posts: 226
Clinton Iowa
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| 20 Sep 2006 5:20 PM |
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Thanks Preach,
If any other riders are commin thru Dewitt headed to Davenport on 61 south, let me know if you want to meet in Dewitt and ride in together.
I will bring the bike flag and another
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Annette
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Davenport, Ia
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| 20 Sep 2006 6:19 PM |
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Eric,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Having lost my father, even so many years ago, I understand your pain at losing someone so close. I hope you can find comfort in knowing she is now out of pain and will be forever riding with you on your missions. I bet she will even know 'shortcuts' you haven't found. ha
I will not be able to attend but know my heart and prayers will be with all of you tomorrow. May God hold you all in His arms at this time.
Semper Fi friend,
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Thank you for your Service and my Freedoms. Your sacrifices will never go unnoticed. I am grateful to live in a country made up of volunteers like you. Your choice to protect our Nation and put your self on the line can never be repaid.
Semper Fi (for you Dad),
Annette 'Patches" Wood
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Nailer101
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NW IL Senior Ride Captain/NE IA Ride Captain
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| 21 Sep 2006 3:03 PM |
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| What more can I say.......THANK YOU |
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Nailer
Cell Number: (563) 676-7145 Office Number: (563) 326-1792
SSgt USMC 69-75
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Member CP^-^ "Diplomatic Regulator"
American Legion Post 26
ALR Post 27
STARVETS member
Marine Moms Honorary Member
Navy Families Honorary Member
Quad Cities Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Foundation member
IA/IL Master Hunter Education Instructor
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DaveShady
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| 21 Sep 2006 3:33 PM |
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Hey Eric, no need to thank.... thats what friends are for.
It was an honor to be there, the little I did speak to your dad hes quite a character. Now we know where your personality comes from.
see you lattah - keep me posted on the Toy run thing We might be able to help you out on that.
Dave and Denise
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TR0LL
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| 21 Sep 2006 11:21 PM |
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Nailer
No need to thank us. It was an honor to be there. I'm sorry for you and your familys loss.
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Bear_1953
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| 22 Sep 2006 3:54 PM |
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NAILER:
It’s this family thing called the PGR. No thanks need to be said. We are there for each other.
Sorry we couldn’t stay for the luncheon. Troll needed to get back, he got there just in time to pick up a little girl from school. Made her birthday very special to be picked up from school on a motorcycle.
Bear:
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Charlie "Bear" Neill
IOWA: State Captain PGR, ABATE of Iowa District # 14
ILLINOIS: Officially Adopted IL PGR, Member of CP ^-^
bear_pgr@yahoo.com
641 - 652 - 7721 Home
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