CORRINE MAY SWANSON

Corrine May Swanson passed away peacefully January 15, 2018. She was born in San Francisco on September 10, 1922. She moved to the La Conner area as a child. She and her brother Keith Sarkisian grew up with the Bell cousins. Corrine graduated from La Conner High School and later became an elementary school teacher in Concrete. She was married to Vernon Swanson and had five children.

Corrine enjoyed painting, bridge, reading and spending time with friends and family. She was a sweet, gentle loving soul who had a kind word for all.

Corrine was preceded in death by her parents Nick Sarkisian and Edna Flynn; brother Keith Sarkisian; Vernon Swanson; brothers-in-law Austin and Kermit Swanson, and daughter Lorraine. She is survived by Jeff, Kirby and wife Evelyn, Tammy, Dean and Becky Swanson, Dan Toyama, and sister-in-law Margaret Sarkisian. She also is survived by 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held on Saturday, January 20, 2018, 1:00 at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to the La Conner Library Foundation, P.O. Box 1025, La Conner, WA 98257.

Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon.

You may offer your condolences to the family and share memories of Corrine online at http://www.kernfuneralhome.com.