George R. Swanson, 77, of Stevensville, MT, passed away at home on June 20, 2019 of complications stemming from damaged heart valves.    He was born on March 7, 1942 in Billings, MT and raised by his mother in Bear Creek, MT.

George loved sharing a meal and a good story with friends.  Rather than funeral services, his wish was to spend his final days surrounded by his family and those closest to him in a celebration of his life.  He is survived by his wife Katherine (Vogel Finley), his children Joe Swanson (Teauna), Becky Finley Korinke (Keith), and Lucas Swanson (Beth McKee), grandchildren Georgia (Joe), Jack and Finn (Becky), and grandchildren by heart R.J. Kinzer and Damian Cash (Joe & Teauna) and Carlie McKee (Lucas & Beth).  George is also remembered by his brothers Chuck Swanson of Stephenville, TX and Ron Swanson of Bear Creek, MT as well as several loving nieces and nephews.  He was proceeded in death by his mother Carolyn and sister Rosemary (Blohm Goke).