Archie Vanburen Swanson was born April 9, 1950, in Duncan, Oklahoma to A.V. Swanson Jr. and Helen Louise (Bishop) Lucchi. He passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 75.

A graveside memorial service is planned for 10:00 A.M., Monday, June 23, at Duncan Municipal Cemetery with Rev. Randy Southerland officiating and military honors provided by the United States Marine Corps.  Cremation arrangements are being handled by Whitt Funeral Home/Oakcrest Cremation Center.

Archie graduated from Duncan High School with the class of 1967.  He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1969, serving in Vietnam as an aircraft safety equipment mechanic and rising to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.  He was honorably discharged after 24-plus years of service.  Serving his country took a toll on his health, but when he was able, Archie enjoyed fishing and golfing.  Most of all he loved spending time with his family and his dog, Teddy, who was his special baby and constant companion.

Preceded in death by his parents, Archie is survived by his children: Anthony Swanson and wife Amber of Spokane, WA, Shawna Knodel and husband Chad of Spokane, WA, Ian Swanson of Nashville, TN, and Chris Alexander and wife Michele of San Diego, CA; grandchildren: Megan Hinman and husband TJ, Ayden Swanson, Joshua, Jordan, Jamie-Lee; and great-grandchildren: Hunter Hinman, Kapono, Kieleani, HiliHokulea, and Alohilani. Other survivors include his step-mother, Olivia Brady of Duncan; sister, Brenda Phillips-Cope and husband Bill; special uncle, Jerry Swanson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews that adored him.

Online condolences can be made at www.whittfh.com.