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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SWANBECK, James Nesbit - a resident of East County, died on April 14, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family, just four days shy of his 85th birthday.
James was born on April 18, 1928 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada and was the son of Irvin and Mary (Gear) Swanbeck. He grew up in Vancouver, B.C. and graduated from High School. He later enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy. He received an honorable discharge for his service.
On October 20, 1950, he married the love of his life, Lillian Honey, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. As newlyweds, they resided on Texada Island, off the coast of British Columbia, for a short time before returning to Edmonton. In 1957 he received his Certificate of Proficiency as a refrigeration mechanic. They moved to Portland in 1965 where James worked in his trade for Western Engineers, and later for Honeywell Controls. He retired in 1990.
James was a proud member of the Al Kadar Shriners, the Washington Masonic Lodge #46, a 32 degree Scottish Rite Freemason, and was a 48 year member of the Steam Fitters Union Local 290. He enjoyed tending to his lawn and roses and spending time with his daughter, son-in-law and especially adored his two grown grandchildren, to whom he was most generous with his advice, time and finances. He was the best daddy and papa anyone could ever have.
James is survived by his daughter, Susan (husband, Robert) Gibson of Gresham, brother, David Swanbeck of Vancouver, B.C., grandchildren, Robyn H. (husband, Armando) Gomez of Everett, WA and Melanie Joy Gibson of Santa Barbara, CA along with brother-in-law, Norval (wife, Linda) Honey, niece Shannon Honey, sister-in-law Doreen Dubuc and nephew Brian (wife, Hazel) Honey and family, all of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His beloved wife, Lillian, preceded him in death in 2008.
The family also wishes to extend their gratitude to James’ neighbors, Dick Dykeman, Abraham Perez Luna, and family and friend and former co-worker, Wayne Frank, for their extraordinary kindness, friendship and support over the years. Also, a special thanks to Marci, from Mt. Hood Hospice, whom James referred to as “the little red headed nurse.”
A private service has been held for James. He will be privately inurned at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made in memory of James to the Shriners Children’s Hospital. (Bateman Carroll Funeral Home)
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