Posted on 01/16/2014 10:41:42 PM PST by Cincinna
~* IN MEMORIAM DAVID SWENINGSEN *~
Long time FReeper "Bruinbirdman", aka bbm. David Keith Sweningsen, passed away on June 9, 2013, in Las Vegas. bbm was a veteran and a patriot, and a prolific poster on Free Republic. Please post your memories of Bruinbirdman on this thread. He was a long time donor to Free Republic, and I'm sure any donation, large or small in his name would be greatly appreciated.
May he rest in peace. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Cincinna
from the obituary: Dave Sweningsen, 66, beloved son, brother and uncle, of Boulder City, passed away June 9, 2013, in Las Vegas. Dave was born Nov. 10, 1946, in Long Beach, Calif., to Charles and Jean Goddard Sweningsen. He graduated in 1964 from La Habra High School and was most proud to be a Bruin graduate of UCLA in 1969. Immediately following, Dave served honorably in the U.S. Army. Dave pitched throughout high school and also in the Senior Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pa., September 1962. He was a staunch L.A. Dodgers and L.A. Lakers fan. He enjoyed fishing and boating, especially with his father. Dave was a loving caregiver to his mother and father for the last 12 years in Boulder City. Dave had a passion for politics and enjoyed talking with others about their views. He enjoyed the company of his many nieces and nephews, also his great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Sweningsen. He is survived by his father, Charles Sweningsen of Boulder City; a brother, Christian Sweningsen of New York; a sister, Jill (Joe) Hardy of Boulder City; and many nephews and nieces. Memorial services were held June 15, Boulder City. Online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com
I Guess my most vivid bbm memory has to do with his his famous bunker, and meticulous, endless preparations for Y2K. I refused to buy even a single bottle of water. Who could have imagined way back then that the future would bring us 9/11 and BHO?
Aw, heck! I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. I thoroughly enjoyed him and his posts, even though I didn’t always see eye to eye with him. He was a kind and gentle man.
SW, he told me once what “yitbos” means, but that was a long time ago, and my memory is a tad foggy. If I recall what he said, I will certainly pass it along. I hope I remember.
RIP dear friend.
Me either! Does anybody know?
bbm was an odd duck, a great FReeper, a vet and a patriot. Definitely an out of the box thinker.
Godspeed
Lancey? Oh, no! I had not heard that!
Dang...
Amen
Very sad. I knew his screen name.
I'm sorry if this piques your curiosity like it did mine, but now I have to keep his secret alive in memory of his personality and his good spirit. Isn't that ironic?!? (grin)
Lancey who, Lancy Howard?
Where have you been? I’ve pinged you several times but you haven’t been poppin back up!!!
Rest in peace. You are much missed. I enjoyed talking with you, and reading your posts.
RIP BruinBirdman. I enjoyed reading your comments. Godspeed.
LanceyHoward 1/20/1954 to 11/2/2013
11/3/2013 | LeonardFMason
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3087133/posts
Thank you so much for this very sad ping.
I’ve missed his wonderful posts.
bruinbirdman posted some of the most interesting articles.
I’ll never forget him and over the years he became a close FRiend.
May God hold you him dear.
yitbos bruinbirdman DSP, fellow UCLA BRUIN!
Rest In Peace FRiend...
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* IN MEMORIAM DAVID SWENINGSEN * FReeper Bruinbirdman aka bbm dead at 66
Boulder City Review ^ | January 17, 2014 | Cincinna
Posted on January 17, 2014 at 1:41:42 AM EST by Cincinna
~* IN MEMORIAM DAVID SWENINGSEN *~
Long time FReeper “Bruinbirdman”, aka bbm. David Keith Sweningsen, passed away on June 9, 2013, in Las Vegas. bbm was a veteran and a patriot, and a prolific poster on Free Republic. Please post your memories of Bruinbirdman on this thread. He was a long time donor to Free Republic, and I’m sure any donation, large or small in his name would be greatly appreciated.
May he rest in peace. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Cincinna
from the obituary: Dave Sweningsen, 66, beloved son, brother and uncle, of Boulder City, passed away June 9, 2013, in Las Vegas. Dave was born Nov. 10, 1946, in Long Beach, Calif., to Charles and Jean Goddard Sweningsen. He graduated in 1964 from La Habra High School and was most proud to be a Bruin graduate of UCLA in 1969. Immediately following, Dave served honorably in the U.S. Army. Dave pitched throughout high school and also in the Senior Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pa., September 1962. He was a staunch L.A. Dodgers and L.A. Lakers fan. He enjoyed fishing and boating, especially with his father. Dave was a loving caregiver to his mother and father for the last 12 years in Boulder City. Dave had a passion for politics and enjoyed talking with others about their views. He enjoyed the company of his many nieces and nephews, also his great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Sweningsen. He is survived by his father, Charles Sweningsen of Boulder City; a brother, Christian Sweningsen of New York; a sister, Jill (Joe) Hardy of Boulder City; and many nephews and nieces. Memorial services were held June 15, Boulder City. Online memorial guestbook at www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com
Prayers up.
Condolences for family and friends.
RIP, bruinbirdman
Sad to hear... so he was the FReeper who signed his comments with “yitbos”... RIP BBM.
RIP Dave, my condolences to Daves family and friends
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