Harold Baddley Swaner Jr.

Harold Baddley Swaner Jr., 90, passed away February 17, 2016 surrounded by family.

He was born November 6, 1925, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Harold Baddley Swaner and Hazel Marie Rowse.

Hal was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, and was a lifelong patriot. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Washington University School of Dentistry and went on to own successful dental practices in both California and Utah. Hal also served for many years as the Development Director for Ballet West. On September 20, 1947, he married his sweetheart, Nadine Cox. They were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple in 1962. They had four children: Sue Swaner, Sheri Swaner, Stacey Moore, and Dr. Scott Swaner (deceased).

He was a member of the LDS Church and served in many callings, including spending the last years of his life as a worker in the Salt Lake Temple.

Survivors include his children and their spouses: Sue (Susan), Sheri, Stacey (Kerry); 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A graveside memorial will be at 2:00 p.m., February 20, 2016, at the Murray City Cemetery. Interment to follow.