Larry L. Swanson

Larry Lester “Boone” Swanson, 76, of Babbitt, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with his family by his side at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18 at Kerntz Funeral Home in Ely with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. After the service, a procession will make its way to Argo Cemetery for a brief graveside gathering. Following the burial, everyone is invited to a celebration of life at the Hideaway in Babbitt.
He is survived by his daughters, Rabecca (Brian) Orcutt of Babbitt, Kerrie (Joe) Johnson of Walla Walla, Wash., and Stacy Swanson of Babbitt; brothers, Rick (Mimi) Swanson and Lonnie (Kathy) Swanson; grandchildren, Tristen Tuura (Anthony Broten), Brittney Tuura (Josh Hasbrook), Joseph (Chelasea) Johnson and Amber Johnson (Franky Betancourt); great-grandchildren, Kyler, Haden, Leona, Rosie, Joseph and Mary; several nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and countless friends.