Celebrating the life of
Ake Svenson
August 31, 1937 - August 15, 2014
SAVANNAH - Ake Svenson passed away Friday, August 15, 2014
He was born on August 31, 1937 to Sven and Naemi Svenson in Vaxjo, Sweden and grew up in the city of Orebro, Sweden. Following university studies in St. Gallen, Switzerland, Ake enjoyed a career in international banking that included assignments in Stockholm, New York, Dallas, Brussels and Luxembourg. Before retiring in Savannah, he developed and managed a private bank in Luxembourg for a Swedish Industrialist.
Family meant everything to Ake. He met the great love of his life, Kristina in Stockholm, Sweden in May 1966 and proposed to her on a mountaintop in Switzerland on his birthday a few months later. Together, they enjoyed forty seven happy years filled with family, travel, music, food and much laughter and joy.
Ake is survived by his wife Kristina of Savannah; children, Staffan (Denise) of San Francisco, Ebba (Phil) of St. Paul, MN, Erik (Noriko) of Frankfurt, Germany, and Johan (Kristen) of Montclair, NJ; twelve grandchildren; a brother; two sisters and many relatives in Sweden.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2014 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Samuel Buice officiating.
Remembrances may be made to Savannah Friends of Music, Inc., PO Box 15873, Savannah, GA 31416 or the Pulmonary Hypertension Association 801 Roeder Road, Suite 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Kristina and family - We extend our deep sympathies for your loss. All of us will miss the kind, gentle, wise person of Ake. Whether on the tennis court or with his volunteer hat on, he was always a pleasure to be with. Norma & Chuck Beck
- Beck, Savannah, GA
Ake-Too said to learn that you passed away, so much too early.We will always remember you as a most fantastic person, character, friend, devoted to family and work, correct, witty, charming, trustworthy,imaginative,experienced,helpful, nice and a fantastic colleague. We will miss YOU! Big Love to Kristina and Children Gunnar Hein, Switzerland
- Gunnar Hein, Oberhofen, Switzerland
We will truly miss Ake. Having both of you in our International Group and seeing you at so many classical concerts was always wonderful. We enjoyed our many talks and the fun we had helping you plan your trip to the Canadian Rockies. He was a very special person and will remain in the memories of the many friends he had.
- Guy & Carole Renfer, Savannah, GA
A true gentleman who will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.
- Tom Latham, Savannah, GA
We will remember Ake's gentle personality, his kindness and the wonderful friendship we enjoyed with him and still treasure with you, Kristina. Unforgettable are the many conversations about the time in St.Gallen, the exchange of memories, and the fact that our mutual HSG attendance brought us together. We are thinking of you, Kristina, and your family. Mit unserem herzlichsten Beileid,
- Mano and Brigitta Solinski, Savannah, GA
It is with deep sorrow we learn of the death of our dear friend Ake. He was a true gentleman. With his quiet smile and manner he was always willing to help, to share, to enjoy good times. We will always remember the great times on the golf course and the countless dinners we shared over these fast passing years.
- Mary and Jerry Cowee, Savannah, GA
I will always remember playing tennis and sharing Men's Gourmet with Ake. He was the kindest and one of the most pleasant gentleman I have ever met. The world is not as bright without his everlasting smile!
- JF Caruso, Savannah, GA
To the entire Svenson family, I send my condolences. Mr Svenson was one of the kindest gentleman I have ever known. He will truly be missed by all of us here at The Oaks. It has been our privilege to get to know all of you. Your family is truly a blessing to all that know you. Much love and comfort to you all. Kim
- Kim McLaughlin Sharp, Savannah, GA
My deepest condolences to the Svenson family. Death is never a easy thing to bear. But do u know the Bible holds out a hope for our dead love ones? Please read John 5: 28,29 . Again I am sorry for your loss. God and Jesus Christ has promised all mankind .
- Cooper family, Savannah, Ga
Kristina and family - We extend our deep sympathies for your loss. All of us will miss the kind, gentle, wise person of Ake. Whether on the tennis court or with his volunteer hat on, he was always a pleasure to be with. Norma & Chuck Beck
- Beck, Savannah, GA
Ake-Too said to learn that you passed away, so much too early.We will always remember you as a most fantastic person, character, friend, devoted to family and work, correct, witty, charming, trustworthy,imaginative,experienced,helpful, nice and a fantastic colleague. We will miss YOU! Big Love to Kristina and Children Gunnar Hein, Switzerland
- Gunnar Hein, Oberhofen, Switzerland
We will truly miss Ake. Having both of you in our International Group and seeing you at so many classical concerts was always wonderful. We enjoyed our many talks and the fun we had helping you plan your trip to the Canadian Rockies. He was a very special person and will remain in the memories of the many friends he had.
- Guy & Carole Renfer, Savannah, GA
A true gentleman who will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.
- Tom Latham, Savannah, GA
We will remember Ake's gentle personality, his kindness and the wonderful friendship we enjoyed with him and still treasure with you, Kristina. Unforgettable are the many conversations about the time in St.Gallen, the exchange of memories, and the fact that our mutual HSG attendance brought us together. We are thinking of you, Kristina, and your family. Mit unserem herzlichsten Beileid,
- Mano and Brigitta Solinski, Savannah, GA
It is with deep sorrow we learn of the death of our dear friend Ake. He was a true gentleman. With his quiet smile and manner he was always willing to help, to share, to enjoy good times. We will always remember the great times on the golf course and the countless dinners we shared over these fast passing years.
- Mary and Jerry Cowee, Savannah, GA
I will always remember playing tennis and sharing Men's Gourmet with Ake. He was the kindest and one of the most pleasant gentleman I have ever met. The world is not as bright without his everlasting smile!
- JF Caruso, Savannah, GA
To the entire Svenson family, I send my condolences. Mr Svenson was one of the kindest gentleman I have ever known. He will truly be missed by all of us here at The Oaks. It has been our privilege to get to know all of you. Your family is truly a blessing to all that know you. Much love and comfort to you all. Kim
- Kim McLaughlin Sharp, Savannah, GA
My deepest condolences to the Svenson family. Death is never a easy thing to bear. But do u know the Bible holds out a hope for our dead love ones? Please read John 5: 28,29 . Again I am sorry for your loss. God and Jesus Christ has promised all mankind .
- Cooper family, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
