Kim B. Swanson, June 4, 1943 - May 20, 2025.

Preceded in death by his parents, Nadine and Budington, and his eight favorite Airedales. He is survived by his grade school sweetheart and wife, Kathy, of 61 years; and their son,

Kelly B. and significant other Diana Keane; two grandchildren, Morgan Runkle and husband Chris and Grant Swanson and his wife Felicia; and three great grandchildren Wyatt, Drew, and Olivia.

Kim was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam war, a member of the Marine Corps League, the VFW , Legion and rider with the Patriot Guard.

Kim taught HVAC at the Northwest Community College in Arkansas, a field in which he worked in for 30 years.

Kim was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for over 45 years.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Bella Vista Funeral Home, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, AR 72715.

A graveside service will be held at the Fayetteville V.A. National Cemetery on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.