Donald Swanton obituary: Donald Swanton's Obituary, Casper
In Memory Of
Donald J. "Don" Swanton
1931 - 2020
In Memory Of
Donald J. "Don" Swanton
1931 - 2020
Born August 9, 1931 in Casper, He was the son of William J. and Nora J. (Tobin) Swanton, Irish immigrants, who were pioneer sheep ranchers in Casper. He was preceded in death by his parents, and was the last survivor in a family of seven children.
He served four years in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Don graduated from St. Anthony's School, Natrona County High School, Casper College, and the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Law.
Don met and married his wife, Wanda Yohe Swanton in 1959 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. For 26 years he was employed at First Interstate Bank in the Trust Division. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wanda (Yohe) Swanton; daughter, Mary Swanton; and son, Tom (Lori) Swanton.
A rosary vigil will be recited at 5:00 PM, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Newcomer Casper Chapel. A funeral mass will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Private burial services will be held at Highland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Don's memory.
To leave a special message for Don's family, please visit www.NewcomerCasper.com
Born August 9, 1931 in Casper, He was the son of William J. and Nora J. (Tobin) Swanton, Irish immigrants, who were pioneer sheep ranchers in Casper. He was preceded in death by his parents, and was the last survivor in a family of seven children.
He served four years in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Don graduated from St. Anthony's School, Natrona County High School, Casper College, and the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Law.
Don met and married his wife, Wanda Yohe Swanton in 1959 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. For 26 years he was employed at First Interstate Bank in the Trust Division. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wanda (Yohe) Swanton; daughter, Mary Swanton; and son, Tom (Lori) Swanton.
A rosary vigil will be recited at 5:00 PM, Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Newcomer Casper Chapel. A funeral mass will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Private burial services will be held at Highland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Don's memory.
To leave a special message for Don's family, please visit www.NewcomerCasper.com
Services & Gatherings
Vigil
Friday, December 11, 2020 at 5:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
710 E Second
Casper, WY 82601
Directions & Map
Service
Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 10:00am
St. Anthony Catholic Church, Casper, Wyoming
Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family
Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family