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Published March 18, 2009, 12:00 AM

Vernon Swanson, 94

Vernon C. Swanson, 94, formerly of Eden Prairie, died March 4, 2009.

Vernon C. Swanson, 94, formerly of Eden Prairie, died March 4, 2009.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Alma; great-granddaughter, Margaret; and brothers, Kenneth and Bill.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Wilma; daughters, Phyllis (Glenn) Peterson, Vernice (Bruce) McClellan, and Kathy Swanson; six grandchildren, Sheila (Mark), David (Jeannine), Kristin (Clayton), Richard (Polly), Debbie (Richard), Stephen (Lanae); 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen (Bill) Sheets; sister-in-law, Louise Swanson; nieces, nephews and many friends.

Vern was a long-time barber at 50th and France in the Cities.

The family extends special thanks to the staff at the Long Prairie Memorial Nursing Home.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel, West 50th Street and Highway 100; (952) 920-3996.

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