Donald Allen Swanson 75, was born in Bellingham, WA on December 15, 1935 to the late Grace Barker and Robert E. Swanson. Donald is survived by his wife, Benita J. Swanson, of Hemphill, TX, 4 children, 2 step-children, 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; brother and wife, Fred and Chic Swanson of Lake Stevens; step-mother, Sherelee Swanson, half-brothers Stanley and wife Marian Swanson, and Randall Swanson, all of Marysville, WA; sister-in-law Loretta Swanson, widow of Donald’s brother, John. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired engineer. Donald was preceded in death by his mother Grace, father Robert E. Swanson, and brother John Swanson. A service date for Donald has not been announced by his family.