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Alvin Swallow Obituary

Alvin L. Swallow, 76, of Lawrence, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at a Lawrence retirement center. He was born on August 3, 1932 in Lawrence, the son of Vern and Esther Unger Swallow. He graduated from Berryton High School in 1951. Alvin was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad for 30 years before retiring in 1994. He was a member of Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion and the TCU International. Alvin also farmed for many years. Alvin married Naida L. Humphrey on December 25, 1953 in Stull. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Hildenbrand of Stull, Landra Harwood of Lawrence, four grandchildren, Michelle, Rachel, Riley and Tanner, five great-grandchildren, Trey, Thaddeaus, Taelur, Addison and Elizabeth. Alvin was preceded in death by one sister, Darlene Becker. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Clinton Cemetery. Burial will follow. Alvin will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to Midland Hospice Care, 200 S.W. Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. Alvin L. Swallow

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Aug. 30, 2008.

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Gailand, Marcia & Dustin Kennedy

February 14, 2009

Today is Valentines Day. Alvin you were more like a brother than a brother in law to us. We miss you everyday and Gailand decided he could not go on farming without you. So we had a farm sale and your tractor went to Yates Center. And your Semi went to a neighbor. We will always have very fond memories of you and our whole family will love you always!!!!!

Landra Harwood

February 14, 2009

It is Valentines Day Feb 14, 2009 Sis and I came to visit. Hope you know how much we miss you. Left you a little something. Your girls XXXOOO

Loved so much and missed so much, Valentines Day Feb 14, 2009

February 14, 2009

Clete & Lou Skinner

October 7, 2008

Naida,
Sorry to hear about Alvins passing. He will be greatly missed by you and your family. May the Good Lord Bless and Keep you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Clete & Lou Skinner, Vassar, KS

Pamala Bonjour-Glotzbach

September 3, 2008

Naida, Rhonda, Landra, and families,
I was so sorry to hear about Alvin. He is with our Heavenly Father, and the pain is gone, he is at Peace! Our families were neighbors for many years, Alvin was a good man! Our thoughts and Prayers are with each of you, may peace be with you!
The Bonjour-Glotzbach Family

Glenn Whitt

September 3, 2008

Naida and family, Suzann and I are were saddened to hear of Alvins passing and want you to know that if there is anything you need help with just to call. I was glad to have spent some time with you and Alvin recently and hope that all the thoughts and prayers from all that knew you and Alvin are helping in this time of sorrow. Glenn and Suzann

Ann Crawford

September 2, 2008

Naida,
I am so sorry for your loss, if there is anything I can do... You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

John & Tracey Fulkerson

September 2, 2008

Rhonda,

We are so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in our prayers. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call.

Cindy Carbone

August 30, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Kim Ragan

August 30, 2008

Michelle,

Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Charles, Kim, and Frances Ragan

Sandi Tipps

August 30, 2008

Dear Rhonda,
Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time for you. I only had a few years in Topeka, but, that time was full of wonderful and some not so wonderful memories for me. Part of the good memories were of your family and your dad... what an awesome, kind-hearted man he was... I know he'll be sorely missed!
I pray that the Lord will send His angels to comfort you all and to get you all through each day with peace, knowing that Alvin is in a better place!

My love and gentle hugs,
Sandi
Sandi Brown Tipps

August 30, 2008

Michelle, Ron & Kids,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know how hard this is but also know that you didn't want to see him suffer any longer. If you need help with anything you know all you have to do is call.
All our love,
Jerry, Stacey & Kids

Phyllis Middleton Wilson

August 30, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Alvin's death. Time passed too swiftly from the time we graduated from Berryton H.S. but I'll always have fond memories of my classmates, which included Alvin. May God bless and comfort all you.

Jamie Reno, and family

August 30, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Mike and Rita Mills

August 30, 2008

Michelle and Family,

So sorry about your grandpa. Cherish the wonderful memories you have to help you through this difficult time.

We are thinking of you and if you should need us please do not hesitate to call.

Mike and Rita Mills, Eskridge, KS

Nelson Casteel / Scott Brown

August 30, 2008

Please accept our condolences. HUGS from Nelson

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