Bruce M. Swanson, age 93, passed away of natural causes on November 16, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska, surrounded by family. He was born October 6, 1928 to Swantie E. and Esther Swanson at his Grandmother Swanson's house at 505 East C Street in McCook. He attended rural and McCook schools until graduating in 1945 at the age of 16.
On October 22, 1949, he was united in marriage to Beverlee J. Meyers. They made their home on a farm north of McCook until his retirement in 1992. To this union was born Terri (Alan) Goodsell of Absarokee, Montana, Leslie Butler of Fort Collins, Colorado, Robert (Kathryn) Swanson of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Steven (Rhonda) Swanson of Dumas, Texas.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Beverlee, his parents, a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Don Poore, sister-in-law Marilyn Meyers, and his in-laws Glenn and Nellie Meyers.
Survivors include the four children and their spouses, seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews as well as cousins and friends.
He was on the District 41 School Board when that school was first consolidated and built on Highway 83. He was a member of McCook Memorial United Methodist Church; his grandfather and uncle helped build the church. He and Beverlee were active in Wheatgrowers and Wheathearts for many years; he was Red Willow County President and served as a state officer for several years. He was on the Red Willow County Fair Board for over 25 years, where he made lasting friendships. He was a member of the McCook Masonic Lodge, where he was head of the Chapter, Council, Commandry and Master of the Blue Lodge. He also served as an officer in Shrine.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday November 26, 2021 at Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook with Pastor Jeff Kelley officiating and Masonic Rites. Inurnment will follow services in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook.
The family suggests memorials be given to the Tehama Shrine or Shriners of America at PO Box 962, McCook, Nebraska 69001. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.