Anthony Swan
August 28, 2008
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Anthony (Tony) Ryan Swan, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa passed away peacefully at the age of 31 on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the Aurora Medical Center. With his parents and sister, Annie at his side, he lost his month long battle with leukemia. Tony was born on November 23, 1976 in Iowa City, IA to Grant Swan and Virginia Bray.
Tony had moved to the Denver area in 2004 and it immediately felt like home with his mother, sister and her family already there. At the time of his death, he was working for Direct TV where he had recently been promoted to Case Manager. Tony loved the Chicago Cubs, the Iowa Hawkeye’s, camping, music, being with his family and friends, and especially spending time with his niece, Kaitlyn and nephew, Gabriel. He also lived to share his immense knowledge of just about everything.
Tony is survived by his father, Grant Swan of Estherville, IA; his mother, Virginia Bray, of Aurora, CO; his sister; Annie (Kevin) Blagg and their children, Kaitlyn and Gabriel; his grandparents, Larry and RoseAnn Hilgendorf and Darrell (Bud) and Larena Nellis; multiple aunts, uncles, cousins and friends and his cat, George. He was preceded in death by his great-grandma, Elva; great grandparents, Thomas & Thelma Breese and May and Ivan Nellis; uncle, Robert, cousin, Merri Jo Frost; and uncle Mike.
A Celebration of Life will be at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, IA. 50313. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be directed to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, and P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA. 01202.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mandy Mason and Jeff Wheeler
09/03/2008
We would like to wish Tonys family the best and let them know that Tony was loved by many and will not be forgotten. He was a sweet and funny guy and will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.
We will keep you in our prayers,
Jeff and Mandy
Susie Renaldi (f/k/a Nellis)
09/01/2008
Dear Jinny and Annie,
Brandy and I are so sorry. We want you to know
we are thinking about you and your family at this time
with the loss of Tony.
If there's anything we can do, let us know.
We still care.
With Sincerity,
Susie and Brandy
geri williamson
09/02/2008
So sorry to read of the death of your grandson. May God be with you.
Your cousin.
John and Geri Williamson
Earlham Ia
Cristy Cunningham
08/31/2008
Jenny, Grant, Annie, Kevin & all the Swan and Nellis families; I was so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. I know we haven't seen each other much these past few years, but I still think of you all frequently. I remember him as a young boy, running around in Lesa's back yard with all the other kids, having fun and not having a care in the world. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose one so close to you, and how hard it it to see them suffer so much. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan Hetherington
09/01/2008
My name is Jan Hetherington and I had the honor of doing child care in my home for Tony and Annie. When they first came into my life, Tony was 4 and Annie was 2.
I cried when Annie called to let me know about Tony. I cried when I read his obituary until I got to the sentence He also lived to share his immense knowledge of just about everything. I laughed out loud because this is the Tony I remembered as a child!
As a little fellow, Tony was so bright, full of energy, and always Annies protector. (Woe be to anyone who gave his little sister grief!) Im still trying to figure out how Tony always managed to get in the last word, even as a 4 year old. It seems that Tony fine tuned his skills and knowledge and carried this trait into adulthood. It doesnt surprise me one bit because Tony was so intelligent.
Tony was special to me. I remember the time when he had a time-out. When I told him he could get up, he just sat there. When I told him he could get up when he was ready, he jumped up and went on his way. Tony liked to laugh and had a good heart.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. It is so devastating losing such a young and special young man. Tony, I will always remember you as a young child in my head and heart.
Aaron Ramsey
08/29/2008
My deepest condolences to Tony's family for their loss. Tony was a great guy and my world is a lesser place without him.
Thanks for the good times Tony.
So it goes.