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Eleanor Swoboda Obituary
After graduating from the University of Idaho she taught school for a number of years. After her children graduated from Olympia High School she attended seminary in Berkeley, California and was subsequently ordained a United Methodist Minister. She served churches in Littlerock and Brownsville, Washington, and at retirement she was District Superintendent of the Columbia River District of the United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband Arthur of Kennewick, son Stefan (Heidi) and granddaughters Rory and Greer of Leavenworth, son David (Sharon) and grandsons Christian and Macky of Snohomish, and daughter Susan Branham Swoboda (Ed), granddaughter Audrey and grandson Colin of Kennewick. She is also survived by bothers Perry of Caldwell, Idaho and James of Denham Springs, Louisiana and sisters Margaret Hoff of Fresno, California and Billie Johnston of Issaquah. She was preceded in death by parents Arthur and Frances Justice and brother Leonard.
A memorial service will be held May 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in East Wenatchee. The family suggests donations to Kadlec Neurological Resource Center in Richland, Washington.
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Celeste Lovett
May 25, 2011
Eleanor was a really important person in my life. I was about 4 years old when she came to work at the Methodist Church in Ellensburg. She always treated me like I was the most special little girl in the world. I remember sleeping over at her house and her VW Bug parked in front of our house. My family moved from WA when I was 10 but Eleanor (and Art) were always a part of our lives. Every time I saw Eleanor, it was like going home and she always made me feel like I was incredibly special. I know I was not the only one, Eleanor was really good at making everyone feel special. Thank you Eleanor for being a part of my life over the last 55 years. I love you and will miss your sweet presence here on earth. Love, Celeste
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