A Celebration of Life will be held at the San Jose Police Officer’s Association Hall (1151 North 4th Street San Jose, CA 95112) on Saturday May 3, 2025. Arrival 12:30, Service at 1:00.

John was born in San Jose, CA on June 16, 1944 to Jack and Sally Harwood. He was welcomed by his siblings Patrick, Micheal, and Denise. His early years were spent in Bakersfield and Carpenteria.

The San Jose company known simply as “Swenson” was founded over a century ago by his grandfather Carl N. Swenson, who built the historic De Anza Hotel on Santa Clara Street in San Jose in 1931.