William Earl “Bill” Swan, of Coeur d’Alene, went to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013. He was 63 years old on April 3, 2013, born in Watsonville, Calif.; he grew up in La Mirada, Calif.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly of 43 years; and three children: William E. Swan II, Samuel E. Swan and Alisha M. Swan; and six grandchildren: Autumn, Damien, Kennedy, Camryn, Gavin and Tenley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil E. Swan and Stella Orlena Swan.

He was employed at CVC Specialties as CEO of operations for 31 years and commuted by plane to Los Angeles, Calif., for 24 years. He and his wife are members of the First Baptist Church in Coeur d’Alene for eight years.

In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the church in his honor or to their memorial fund. He was a very warm loving and extraordinary man. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him and all the lives that he touched.

Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at Riverview Cemetery in Coeur d’Alene. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel, is entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Bill’s online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.