Obituary for Gary A. Swanstrom

Gary A. Swanstrom, 50, of Cedar Rapids died Friday November 16, 2012 with his best friend Sam and family by his side at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. A Celebration of life service will be held at Prime Time on Center Point Rd. NE on Tuesday from 3:00 – 6:30 PM. Iowa Cremation is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his best friend, Sam of Cedar Rapids, daughter Cally and her fiancé Steve Moore of Cedar Rapids, his brother Gregory (Sue) of Park Rapids, Minnesota, two nephews Robert and Paul Swanstrom and his dog Koasta. He was preceded in death by his parents. Gary was born on February 18, 1962 in Minneapolis, Minnesota the son of Robert and Beryl Slough Swanstrom. He was an EMI Technician at Rockwell-Collins for over 27 years. He was a member of the Eagles Club and the Moose Lodge. Gary was a very talented artist. He did both drawings and sculptures. Gary enjoyed camping, fishing and truly lived life to the fullest everyday. He was a wonderful father, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial fund has been established.