Isabelle Dales Swartz

Swartz, Isabelle (Leavitt) Dales DELMAR Isabelle (Liz) Swartz, 83, died peacefully in her home in Colonie on April 30, 2010. She lived in the Capital District all her life, daughter of the late Henry J. and Lily L. Leavitt. She served in the Cadet Nurse Corps in World War II. She worked as an RN at Albany Medical Center in labor and delivery most of her nursing career. Beloved wife of the late Donald P. Swartz, MD., they traveled the world together. They passionately enjoyed skiing and golf and were members of the Normanside Country Club. She even managed to achieve three holes-in-one during her years of playing golf. She was also predeceased by her sister, Catherine (James) Atchinson and brother, Joseph Leavitt. Liz is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Jo Hall (Warren Cornwell); stepchildren, Ian Swartz and Rhonda Peterson MD; grandchildren, Elizabeth Hall Courter (Jason), Rachel Swartz and Tom Peterson; great-grandson, Brodyn Courter; son-in-law, Michael Hall; brother, Henry (Irma) Leavitt; and several nieces and nephews. Her furry companion Tom will miss her very much. The family would like to thank Community Hospice for making such a difficult time so beautiful. We would especially like to thank Nina, Pam, Tiffany, Eve, Tiara and Elaine. You were all amazing. Mom has made an anatomical gift to Albany Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 49 Killean Park, Colonie at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010. Reception to follow in church hall. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her name to Community Hospice of Albany, St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Colonie, Whiskers of Albany, or any animal protection organization.