Vallee Swan

1951 - 2014

Vallee Swan obituary, 1951-2014, Las Vegas, TX

Vallee Swan Obituary

Vallee Waldo Swan was born in San Antonio, Texas on February 26, 1951 and graduated from Lamar High School in Houston in 1969. Vallee moved with her husband to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1984 and graduated from UNLV with a degree in Accounting in 1990. Vallee worked as a Service Manager with Bank of America in Las Vegas for over 20 years and most recently was the Controller for a family owned business in Las Vegas. Vallee lost her year long battle with cancer on 9/29/2014. She will be missed by all who knew her. Vallee is survived by her loving husband of 30 years Steve, her son Edward Canterbury of Austin and three brothers Billy of Dallas and Jake and Jack Waldo of Houston. Her parents William and Geneva Waldo and her stepfather William Clark preceded her in death.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 5, 2014.
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Thinking of You Today! Thank You for your love and support. I know you are soaring with the Angels. Thank You for watching over Me and Edward and all your family. I hope you like the Dolphin Mural By Artists Howard Freeman I had made for you, for your fondness of Dolphins. A New one is being made soon too. I love you.

Paula Sadler

September 29, 2023

Happy birthday Vallee, I know Heaven is a beautiful place missing you I just want to let you know I am always here for Eddie and Steve you touched my life in such a special way this is what makes life worth living is friendship and love from people like you you've made my life easier with your love and friendship the strength you gave me sustains me and I know that you have helped me and been here I can feel your presence always I love you and have a beautiful birthday love your best friend you were like a sister to me and another mom and best friend thank you

Paula Sadler

February 26, 2023

Happy 70th Birthday Mama Bear! You would have made 70 fabulous, I just know it. Thinking of you and so grateful for all of the lessons you taught me both personally and professionally. My success is a testament to you and all of the love you showed me. Thank you, love. (Emo)

Emiliano (Emo) Aviles

February 27, 2021

Happy Birthday my friend. I miss you and love you. Thank you for loving me and watching over me from heaven above. I made it. Still here because of your love and support. What I would do right now for some lemon blossoms, your brisket and BBQ sauce. Blessings to Eddie, Steve and the family you are Dearly missed. I felt your motherly presence today when I had to counsel two staff members. Thank you for your guidance. Love always your friend. Paula!

Paula

Friend

February 27, 2021

Vallee and I were childhood friends when we lived on West Bell street in Houston. I remember good times. She and her brother Jack left a purple baby Easter chicken at my front door for Easter...so surprised!!!..We named her "Pecky"...Vallee's family ended up moving and I did not see her again until she came to the dance studio where I taught adult ballet and jazz classes. Many wonderful childhood memories...rest in peace my friend.

Rickey Ann Dixon Farrell

Rickey Ann Dixon-Farrell

January 9, 2020

Dear Valle thinking about you and the anniversary of your passing. Wow four years hard to believe. This was a great memory. My Three Angels at my salon open house. To the left Bonney Mcweeney my Reiki Master who passed 4/14/2015 and Pandora my Designer to the back and you to the right. I would not have my salon if it were not for you three.I still wear the pearl ring you gave me from your first husband what an honor. And I wore the pear necklace too on a date as I promised, and he wanted to marry me in 6 months. He was not the one, but it worked. I have to be careful what dates I wear it on. LOL. I miss you and Love you and hope your having fun in Heaven. Thanks for watching out for me still, and I try to keep in touch with Eddie. Lots of Love!!!! I will never give up, I will keep believing, I will keep dreaming!

Paula Sadler

October 3, 2018

Thinking of you Vallee, wearing The Special Butterfly necklace you and Steve gave my and your beautiful pearl ring. Going to Call Steve, & Eddy and wish him a Happy Birthday! I continue to go on with the strength you gave me over the years! Angels have blessed me with loyal friends and patrons so that I may go on. I know you are watching from above. Many blessings to you as you soar in the world and spirit and reveal in the bliss that is eternity with the Creator! Wow two years goes by fast!

paula sadler

September 29, 2016

Paula Sadler

February 25, 2015

I met Vallee Several years ago, when I was very new in Business. We met when I was opening a Bank account at BOA, she authorized my new checking account, even though she didn't remember doing that. I had some problems and couldn't open an account and she believed in me and authorized it. I remember sitting at her desk, Blonde Hair, suit and warm smile. It must have been about 2003. She later became my regular nail client, I was just 28, or 29. She was my most loyal and longest client at my salon. We became friends over the years, you can't help but not after spending two hours every two weeks with someone for almost ten years. She has been one of my most cherished friends and confidants. She knew everything about my salon and me, and loved me and encouraged me. I am forever grateful for her unconditional love and loyalty. She has touched my life in a way no words can describe. From what I have read I see she had this influence on the people around her. She has been a mentor, friend, and another Mom. She was kind during difficult years, just showing up and listening to me at times for all I went through trying to start a business, she gave me solid advice and support helped me so much. It helped me to go on, when I didn't want to. Thank you Vallee for saving me and my business. I promise to give what you given me to others when I can. I loved her no-nonsense approach and candor about life and people, great cooking, and warm smile, she was always smiling and helped me to not take life so seriously. She became one of my best friends. I got to know her a little outside of work, she came to my house for a few parties, and we saw Absinthe for her Birthday and ate at Serendipity. We laughed the whole show through. I only hope you know how much I loved you and cherished you. I'm so sorry you had to endure such great pain, I don't think it was fair, Only God knows why. My hope is to spare everyone of pain, but that's not possible. Thank you for the time you shared with me, I wish it could be for a lifetime. I will see you in Heaven again. We never talked much about God, but I believe he sent you to me to help me and be my friend when I needed it, You are one of my Earth Angels. I don't want to say goodbye, not this way, but until we meet again, I know you are in God's hand, and you are pain free, full of light and flying with the Angels now. Blessings to your family, to Steve, and Eddy, my heart goes out to them. I promise to never give up, to fight for my life, for my dreams, for those I love and for what is right and just. I promise to let those I love, know I love them. I will never meet another you, in this lifetime, life is so precious and short. Vallee thank you for believing in my and sharing so many wonderful years with me, It has been an honor to know you and to be in your presence. You have been a beautiful example of how to be a loving, loyal and kind friend and a courageous, graceful human being on this winding path of life. Thank You, Best Friend.
Love Paula Josephine Sadler

Paula Sadler

October 29, 2014

I light this candle in Honor of a Beautiful Earth Angel, who was and always will be a light in this world. Thank You for sharing your light and love, always Paula, your adopted God Daughter!

Paula Sadler

October 27, 2014

I'm sorry for your lost.

Clayton Swan

October 8, 2014

I am so sad to hear about the passing of Vallee. I worked with Vallee at University Branch with Manager Carmella Gitzen. Those 2 ladies insprired me and showed me that woman can do anything they desire to do. Vallee, I am sure your are still kicking up your heels, you will be missed.

Bernadette Guinn

October 7, 2014

What a loss and a great Lady ....
will miss you... you were always my great volleyball partner in High School...Love always..Rebecca

Rebecca Finch Adams

October 6, 2014

RIP Vallee. When I interviewed with you for a teller position at Bank of America 20 years ago, who knew I had a future career in banking. You did. Thank you. My condoloences to your entire family.

Mathew Golden

October 6, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of Valle's passing. She was always friendly toward me in high school and I will never forget her for that! Go with God, Vallee.

Katharine Bennett oehmann

October 6, 2014

I am so sorry for your tremendous loss.

Ann McGlasson

October 6, 2014

Steve, I'm at a loss for words. My deepest sympathies to you & Ed during this time. I will never forget my "yellow rose of Texas" or her telling me never to forget it. (Emo)

Emiliano Aviles

October 5, 2014

I am saddened to read this. Vallee trained me at Bank of America when I was 17. Through her example and high expectations, I was inspired to pursue a career in business and always kept her in mind as one of my early strong female mentors. I haven't worked with her in years, but randomly ran into her three years ago and had a brief chance to tell her how she inspired me. I hope her family and friends are able to find peace and will keep Vallee and them in my thoughts.

Jennifer Shydler

October 5, 2014

I am saddened to read this. Valle trained me at Bank of America when I was 17. Through her example and high expectations, I was inspired to pursue a career in business and always kept her in mind as one of my early strong female mentors. I haven't worked with her in years, but randomly ran into her three years ago and had a brief chance to tell her how she inspired me. I hope her family and friends are able to find peace and will keep Valle and them in my thoughts.

Jennifer Shydler

October 5, 2014

RIP Vallee! I really enjoyed the time we worked together at B of A. My condolences to the entire family.

Mike Gutierrez

October 5, 2014

Steve our deepest condolences on your loss Cindy and Steve Crisci

October 5, 2014

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