Alfred James Swedlund

Born February 28, 1920, Alfred James Swedlund—aged ninety-four—died Saturday, February 21. Raised near Smolan, Kansas, Swedlund graduated from Smolan High School, worked briefly in a Manitou Springs, Colorado hotel, then traveled for Gambles stores. From 1946 to 2003, he enjoyed a real estate career, serving as the Salina Board of REALTORS’ president and, as broker, owning Jim Swedlund Realtors. In 1998, honoring fifty years’ continuous membership, the National Association of REALTORS designated him REALTOR EMERITUS. Late in his career, Swedlund was a land acquisition agent for both Kansas and Salina. He married the late Helen Virginia Swedlund, ne Knittle. Surviving is their son, Dr. Ronald James Swedlund. Memorials may be made directly to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, www.christopherreeve.org. To leave condolences, visit www.carlsonfh.net.