Jean A Swanson Jean was born April 17, 1950 in Seattle, WA to Leslie and Adelma Swanson; she passed on to her next life with grace and dignity March 5, 2009 in Seattle. Jean graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1968, and from Pacific Lutheran University in 1972. At PLU she met and then married Peter Swanson, in 1972, and resided in Mount Vernon. She spent the majority of her career in education and had a passion for her students' interest in reading. She was drawn to teaching and caring for young children. Jean centered her life around her family and their activities, and was very proud of her children and grandchildren. Jean also valued the relationships of her many close friends. Jean is survived by her husband of 37 years, Peter; sons: Torey (Lisa) of Mount Vernon, Erik (Carrie) of Enumclaw, and Kurt (Brittany) of Mount Vernon; grandchildren: Quinn, Kalee and Connor (and a grandson due in May); sister: Marji (Steve) Talt of Seattle; brother: Paul (Amy) Swanson of Kent; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents. A Celebration of Jean's life will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 3:30 pm at Salem Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon. Memorials may be made in Jean's name to the Salem Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund or the Mount Vernon Public Schools Foundation