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William Swigart Obituary
1934 - 2012
Longtime Redding resident William S. (Bill) Swigart passed away peacefully at home April 14, 2012. He was 77. Born in Yreka, November 18, 1934, to William S. Swigart, Sr. and Agnes Swigart, Bill moved to Redding in 1952 to attend Shasta College and graduated in 1954. He also trained at Oregon Tech (now OIT) in Klamath Falls. Bill owned and operated service stations in the Redding area from 1959 to 1993. He was an avid antique car collector and restorer and an active member of the Redding Rambling A's car club. Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Karen Swigart, daughters Kristen (Jack) Schreder of Redding and Susan Swigart of Sacramento, grandchildren Andrea and Bryson Schreder, sisters Marcia McKenzie and Jeanette Crawford, and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Bill's life will be held Wednesday, April 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Redding Elks Lodge Coral Room, 250 Elk Drive, Redding.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Swigart
Pete
January 16, 2021
I worked for Bill at his Union 76 station in Redding when I was 19 to 21. I really admired him. Loved to see his old cars.
He was a nice person.
Pete-
Deena & Lon Tatom
April 24, 2012
Sue & family,
Such fine memories of Bill and these memories will carry you through the days to follow. Sending you thoughts & prayers to you all.
April 24, 2012
Karen, Sue, & Kristen: Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Bill. I've often thought of you all and how everyone was doing. It was good to see Sue last summer. I'll never forget the times I spent at your house in our younger days. I hope I can make the services.
God Bless.....Margaret Hochstatter
Dave & Gerri Vollmers
April 23, 2012
We're so sorry to learn of Bill's passing and offer our condolance's to Karen and the girls.Bill and Karen were so good to us and helped us out in a time of need by giving me part-time work when it was so needed during my younger days raising a family.One of the best of the best boss's ever."God"be with you on your last voyage BILL and we'll all try to keep our A's going but it's not going to be easy with out you around.Again "God Bless"
April 22, 2012
Neal and Kay Jern, Redding We were so happy to know Bill. He always had knowledge of Model A's and other old cars. He was such good company.
Maurya Smith
April 20, 2012
Karen and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of Bill's passing.
April 20, 2012
Bill was a great boss and a honest person. My condolence to family.
Bruce Vojtecky Cheyenne Wyoming
monty van slyke
April 19, 2012
Bill Swigart was a good person.He always gave you your paycheck with a smile. thank you Bill.. God Bless you and yours.
April 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers to Karen and Family. Bill was a very important part of my Model A education, always willing to help with any issue. He is also remembered as the President of Enterprise Lions Club in 1973-74. Wayne & Margie Dunham
donald rice
April 19, 2012
bill was a great boss of mine from the 76 gas station,we will all miss him,wishes and prays for his family
Verna Vanderveldt
April 19, 2012
Dear Karen and Family,
Bill was such a great person. I will always remember my first meeting him at Shasta Junior College. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Dean and Yvonne Boring
April 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers to Karen and the family. He will be missed.
April 19, 2012
Kristen & family, my heart goes out to you all at this time . Lori Burr
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