Douglas Paul "Pops" Swanson Obituary (1948

Douglas Paul "Pops" Swanson, 68, of Kingston, passed away on September 1, 2016. He was born on March 1, 1948 in Aitkin, MN to Marie (Palmer) and Leif Swanson. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps as Corporal from October 1965- October 1969 during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon and 4 Vietnam Service Medals. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents as well as his sister, Janel Burke. He is survived by his son John Leif Swanson of Silverdale, Chelsea Lynn Tate of Kingston, Crystal Dee Magill of Olympia, and Charmagne Marie Cummings of Salem, OR. He is also survived by their spouses Melissa Swanson, Alias Tate, Michael Magill, and Charlie Cummings; 7 grandchildren; his brother Duane Swanson and sisters Shari Tobin and Judy Carlson. Pops was the type of man who would give you the shirt off his back. He may have only had 4 children but he was a father figure to countless others within the community. Doug shared his love of nature and his passion for cooking with everyone who crossed his path. He had many hobbies, constantly going through different "phases" as his children would put it. Dougs phases included, but were not limited to, cooking, gardening, motorcycles, boats, and woodworking. He had a book for every topic he was interested in. He had so much love and knowledge to pass along to his children and grandchildren but also shared it with friends and strangers alike. He was always making people laugh with his crazy stories and shenanigans. He will be remembered fondly and held in the hearts of many. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Doug Swanson Memorial Fund at PO Box 173, Kingston, WA 98346. A celebration of life will be held at the Village Green Community Center. Arrangements entrusted to The Stone Chapel Poulsbo Mortuary.