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Swain Eller Obituary

Swain Eller VIRGINIA BEACH - Swain Eller, 89, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2010. He was the proprietor of Fairmount Park Service from 1951 through 1968. He retired in 1989 after 24 years of service from the city of Norfolk. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed countless hours tending to his fruit trees. He was a member of the Chrysler Museum and the Moose Lodge No. 39 of Norfolk. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria G. Eller of 46 years; two sons, Walter B. Tindell and his wife Linda, Swain W. Eller and his wife Carolyn; two sisters, Pauline Steingetter and Oveline Purser of Georgia; and four grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, in Forest Lawn Cemetery. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Chesapeake Chapel, is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made through www.hdoliver. com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 14, 2010.

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Jon Kranz

July 2, 2010

For the short time that I knew him (~10 years), Mr. Eller was one of the friendliest neighbors I've ever known. He was very generous with his time and taught me skills that have helped me enormously. Both he and Mrs. Eller have always been nothing but extremely kind to my wife and me. When our son was born, they welcomed him as if he were one of their own. I will never forget that and will always appreciate the time that I knew Mr. Eller. My condolences are with you Mrs. Eller and to all of your family. All the best to you.

Neal and Linda Walters

June 15, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda and Neal Walters

June 15, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Patrick Taggert

June 14, 2010

My prayer's are with you. Pat Taggert old neighbor from Tait Terrace.

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