Paul Griffith Swanson

Paul Griffith Swanson was born Feb. 28, 1955, and died Sept. 13, 2023. He was raised in Magnolia with his two sisters, Jean and Marji. He attended Queen Anne High School. After spending years in business, Paul began teaching middle school science, which turned out to be a rewarding job. A dedicated scout, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and later served as a Cub Scout den leader and Troop 406 Scoutmaster. Paul is survived by sons Kevin Swanson and Matthew Swanson, step-daughter Ashley Human, and six grandchildren (Caleb, Paige, Grace, Teagan, Blake, and Hawkens).