Allen M. "Red" Swanson, 84, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at UPMC Chautauqua. He was born in Jamestown on March 30, 1940, to the late Swan and Carol Carlson Swanson.

A complete family man, Allen will forever be remembered as, "Uncle Al all the kiddies' pal."

Red loved NASCAR and dirt track racing. Further, his fanhood belonged to that of the NY Mets and the Buffalo Bills. The Lakewood Rod & Gun Club called Allen a member for many years.

Allen made his life's work as a heat treat specialist, working for Ring Punch and Die, Jamestown Perforators, and Jamestown Precision Tooling for four decades. Driving for CARTS part-time brought much joy to Allen's days for seven years following his full-time retirement.

Red leaves behind his beloved wife, Kaaren Nordstrand Swanson; his daughter, Lou Ann Swanson of Greensboro, NC; his grandson, Scott Swanson of Erie, PA; his granddaughter, Kelly Herrera of New Jersey; his sister, Carol (Jerry) Johnson of Lakewood, NY; his sister-in-law, Kathy Levandowski; as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Allen was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Belk, and her husband, Dennis Belk; his sister, Susan Nelson; and his brother, Tom Swanson of Seattle, WA.

A private family graveside service will be held at Sunset Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701.