Robert Barlow Swanson Obituary
The passing of Robert Barlow Swanson (Baldwin City, Kansas) occurred on June 4, 2026. Robert, born on August 10, 1936, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dorothy Barlow Swanson and Leslie Frank Swanson; his wife Edrie Swanson; his stepfather Ronald Meeker; and his stepbrothers, John Meeker and Tom Meeker.
He is survived by: his brother John Swanson (Kathi); his children, Douglas Swanson, David Swanson, Elece Kellerman (Megan) and Megan Wilson (Steve); and his grandchildren, Parker Wilson, Annika Swanson, Tennyson Wilson, Jake Swanson, Charlie Swanson and Max Kellerman.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in honor of Bob to the Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E 19th St., Lawrence, KS 66046 or online at https://lawrencehumane.org or Baker University, Attn: Office of Development and Alumni Relations, PO Box 65, Baldwin City, KS 66006 or online at https://alumni.bakeru.edu, please use The Edrie Parker Swanson Endowed Scholarship.
