Obituary: Terry Swanton
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September 9, 1941 – February 25, 2025
Terry was full of life and lived every bit of it. He was a military brat, living in Germany when he graduated high school and joined the Army. He served in the 82nd Airborne and the Special Forces. In 1962, Terry and some Army buddies moved to Aspen to work and ski bum. He took on many jobs with restaurants, construction crews, and the Ski Company. He found his passion in the restaurant business and after traveling the globe with wife Molly, he was instrumental in establishing a number of restaurants in Aspen including “The Blue Moose” and “Buster McGee’s.” Eventually, Terry along with partner, Chuck Tower, leased and operated several of the Snowmass Mountain restaurants.
He was a proud member of the American Legion, the Eagles and the Elks. He was a prominent Elk serving in leadership roles in both Aspen and with the Colorado State Association. He took pride in the benevolent work within these organizations.
A true outdoorsman, Terry loved to Jeep and hunt and fish and camp. He loved skiing. He loved golfing. Anyone who knew Terry in the Roaring Fork Valley knows he cherished being with his friends and family. He adored the Aspen lifestyle from the 60’s and 70’s.
He is preceded in death by daughter Megan and is survived by his wife of 56 years, Molly, his son Lindsay and 3 grandchildren.
Details for a Celebration of Life will be announced in the early summer.
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