Clifford Eddie Herbert Swanson, 94 of Scranton, ND, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Southwest Healthcare Hospital in Bowman.
Funeral Services for Clifford will at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Scranton. Pastor Mary Peterson will officiate with burial to follow in the Cedar Cemetery, Rural Scranton. Visitation for Clifford will be on Sunday, April 14, 2013 from 9-9 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel and from 3-4 at the Southwest Healthcare Long-term Center Chapel.
Clifford Eddie Herbert Swanson was born on November 24, 1918 at Scranton, ND, the son of Theo and Clara (Johnson) Swanson. After graduating from High School, Clifford spent some time in the CCC Corp. In 1941 he was drafted into the 6th Army Infantry where he spent some 4 years in the heaviest fighting in the South Pacific. In 1945, Clifford was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. While serving his country, Cliff received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Clifford then returned home to the farm. He vowed he was going to build a fence around his self and never leave. With Hard work, he put together a successful farming operation, while being a caring son to his mother. In 2004, he suffered a stroke and moved into the Sunny Apartments. Clifford was very involved with the Pioneer Trails Museum. He enjoyed traveling and took in two World Fairs with his mother.
He is survived by his brother, Bernard (Elaine) Swanson and sisters, Ruby Reiner and Ruth VanEe

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.