Kelly’s uncle, Randy Swanson, died Tuesday after a two-year battle with cancer. Her dad told me that as an infant, Randy was so ill he was not expected to see his first birthday. He beat the odds, though, and managed to stretch that year into sixty-two. I’ve only met him a few times myself, but he always seemed to be quick with a laugh and a smile. I’ll miss the chance to get to know him better.
Here’s his obituary in the Monroe Times.