David Scott Swenson

August 8, 1963 - September 17, 2017

David Scott Swenson, 54, of Louisiana, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born to Norman C. “Pat” and Helen Swenson on August 8, 1963 in Louisiana, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister, Jannie Hallows of Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. He is survived by his sisters; Karen Hallows (Keith Hall) of Oakton, VA, Tina Dewey (Karl) of Louisiana, M0, Debbie Maly of Sun Lakes, AZ, Sandy Steinlage (Leon) of Topeka, KS, Laurie McMillin (Miles) of Fairway, KS and Cindy Harris (Paul) of Hannibal, M0. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, John Hallows of Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico and by a very special friend, Miss Anna Elder of Louisiana, M0. David attended Louisiana Schools, graduating in 1981. After high school, he trained as a Lumber Inspector and worked for more than 35 years throughout northern Missouri and West-Central Illinois. He was an avid golfer, and shared with his father a passion for Walleye fishing in Minnesota’s Northern Woods. In his own words, “I could hit a golf ball a country mile, and had more fun than ten men should”. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. A private memorial is being planned by the family. Memorials may be given to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children or to the donor’s choice in care of Collier Funeral Homes, Inc., 117 Barnard Dr., Louisiana, M0 63353.