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Beverly Swaim Obituary
Jane Swaim, as her friends knew her, of West Lafayette, passed away quietly Friday, April 1, 2016 with her family by her side, at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus.
She was born July 14, 1922, in West Lafayette, to the late George and Mayme Boes.
After graduating from West Lafayette High School in 1940 she attended Purdue University majoring in home economics.
On May 19, 1956 she married Robert William Swaim at St. Mary's Cathedral in Lafayette.
She was a member of St. Boniface Church and Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Jane enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing and decorating.
Surviving are her son, William Swaim of Delray Beach, FL and her daughter, Teresa Swaim of West Lafayette, along with a granddaughter, Taylor Anne Swaim of Brooklyn, NY.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack G. and James Boes and two sisters, Marilyn and Julia Boes.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until the time of the Funeral Mass at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at St. Boniface Church with Fr. Timothy Alkire officiating. Burial will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery.
Those wishing may contribute in Beverly's name to St. Boniface Catholic Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Michelle Cookson
April 10, 2016
Bill and family - my sincere condolences for your tremendous loss. May warm memories and your Mom's love bring some comfort at this time of sorrow. Thinking of you.
Angie Conkright-Blankenship
April 5, 2016
Teresa: Thinking of you during this difficult time and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Carmen Turner
April 5, 2016
Teresa,
I am sending you thoughts and prayers in the passing of your mother.
Catherine Davis
April 5, 2016
My favorite "Janie." I will never forget your smile, your beauty, our dinners together, and most of all, your sweet kisses on my cheek. May you rest peacefully.
Eric Fisher
April 4, 2016
Condolences to the Swaim family. Will miss the times Jane would randomly pop in to our office at John E. Fisher Surveying & Engineering. Always a lively person and ready with a conversation. Be blessed, Jane.
David and Kim Warne
April 4, 2016
Bill and family - May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time. Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Deb Mikels
April 4, 2016
Teresa and Taylor,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Rita Smith
April 4, 2016
Teresa and Taylor,
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with the loss of your precious Mother and Grandmother. May your hearts be comforted by loving memories.
Rita and Jay Smith
April 3, 2016
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