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Kenneth Ray Swanson Sr.

April 13, 1945 — July 15, 2022

Kenneth Ray Swanson Sr.

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Kenneth Ray Swanson, Sr. of Sand Springs, OK passed away at the age of 77 on July 15, 2022 at
Arbor Village Nursing & Rehabilitation in Sapulpa, OK.
Kenneth was born to Carl Swanson and Bessie Skinner Swanson on April 13, 1945 in Maramec,
OK. He married Iva Garner April 10, 1965, and they had two sons, Ken, Jr. and Eric. After Iva’s
passing he married Ginny Murphy on September 1, 2000.
He is survived by his wife Ginny Murphy Swanson of the home; sons Ken, Jr. (Charity) and Eric;
stepson Michael Murphy (Kim); grandchildren Josh (Jordan) and Aubrie Swanson, Nikki
Maynard (Brandon), Abby Swanson; step-grandchildren Ashley, Alexa, Abbey, and Aubrey
Daley; six great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren; sister Barbara Swanson; and
several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Wanda Johnson, his brother Charles
Swanson, and his first wife Iva Garner Swanson.
After graduating from Quay High School, Kenneth entered the Army and spent three years
serving his country, including time in Germany.
Ken Swanson Sr. was a avid hunter and fisherman. He was also active in the Sand Springs
sportsman club shooting steel silhouettes and other shooting competitions.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 22 at Highland Cemetery in Pawnee,
OK. Viewing will be Thursday, July 21 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at Poteet Funeral Home, 600 Illinois,
Pawnee, OK. Ken Swanson Jr. will be at the Funeral home between 11:00 Am to 5:00 Pm to
meet friends and family at the at viewing.

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Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, July 21, 2022

9:00am - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Poteet Funeral Home Chapel

600 Illinois Street, Pawnee, OK 74058

Family Will Be Present To Greet Friends 11:00 a.m. till 5:00 P.M.

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Graveside Service

Friday, July 22, 2022

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Highland Cemetery

, Pawnee, OK 74058

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Burial

Highland Cemetery

, Pawnee, OK 74058

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