Following is an obituary of the artist from the Prescott Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona

A man considered a living legend was lost to us on Dec. 7, 2010.

Gary Robert Swanson, world renowned wildlife artist, loving husband, wonderful father, adoring papa and a great friend to all who crossed his path, passed suddenly and far too soon for those he leaves behind.

Gary is survived by his wife of 47 years, Audreyetta; son Trevor Swanson, his wife Jennifer, their two children, Connor and Devon; daughter Kimberly Swanson Clemmer, her husband Tyler, their three sons, Nickalaus, Johnathan and Jakeb; his brother, Arthur Swanson; and his sister, Mary Dodge. Solace is taken in the knowledge that he was gr...