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1967
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2018
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April Swick Obituary
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Georgia Becker
May 2, 2025
I'm not sure if the family ever looks at this, but if you do, you should know that myself and other principals still talk about April with such fondness. She was truly unique!
Georgia Becker
August 18, 2023
Impossible to believe 5 years have gone by since you passed. You are thought of often.
Georgia
Georgia Becker
August 23, 2022
Very few days go by when I don't think of April. There are so many times that I need to 'dish' about something and she isn't there to 'dish' with. I could call April any time I needed to vent and she was there. God, she was so funny! She could make any situation seem brighter. April, you're missed and you always will be!
Georgia
August 15, 2021
I still think of April so often, just her generosity of spirit. I hadn't realized it was already 3 years since she passed. I hope it brings her family comfort to know that her memory lives in so many peoples' hearts.
Georgia Becker
August 15, 2019
I know it's been almost a year since we lost our friend, April, but I think of her almost every day. She was funny and bright and so full of life. it's hard to believe she's gone. My experience in MPS would not have been the same without her. I so valued our friendship and wish she was still here. God bless her and her family. Know that she was so important to so many of us.
September 17, 2018
First met Ms. Swick for a tour of Clement Avenue when my child was to start 4K. She was a wonderful person and my husband and I could tell how great she was with the children and that they all adored her. She was the deciding factor to sending our child to Clement. After she left the school, the light and welcoming feeling, that one felt when entering the building, left with her. The school has never been the same sense. Her personality and leadership were definitely one of a kind.
Tina Owen-Moore
August 25, 2018
April was the best mentor and colleague anyone could ever ask for. I was a better leader, because I watched, listened and learned from her. She wrote my recommendation letter for Harvard (and I was accepted!). She was a model of how you could be a smart and fun leader at the same time. I hope the path to Heaven was paved with the same Hollywood stars she laid out for us at the end-of-year principal's meeting. I will miss her joy and her contributions on behalf of young people tremendously. Sending love to her family.
August 24, 2018
Sincere condolences to her family & friends. My son attended Clement while April was the principal there. She brought so much light and passion to the school. Her love for the school, her staff, and students was evident in everything she did. So sorry to hear of her passing.
August 22, 2018
My condolences to April's family. I pray that you are comforted in that she rests in peaces and comfort in God's care. April was a larger than life soul who exuded warmth, compassion, kindness, love, joy and fun! Her friendship was a gift to me and I will cherish that for all times to come. She touched my heart in more ways than one!
G
August 22, 2018
April's passing is an utter shock and I grieve in disbelief. She was a larger than life soul who exuded joy, kindness, care, compassion and fun! April 's friendship was a gift to me and I will cherish knowing her as a true friend.
My condolences to April's family - I pray that all of you are comforted in that she rests in peace and comfort in God's care! She was loved by so many and will remain in our hearts!
G
Jennifer O'Brien
August 22, 2018
There are no words. Only love.
Lance Miller
August 22, 2018
You couldn't help but laugh when you were in April's presence. She had a big smile and an even bigger heart. She treated friends like family and approached everything in life with passion and gusto. She'll be especially missed at Halloween and Christmas, which she loved so much. Sincerest condolences to her family and friends.
Lisa Heideman
August 22, 2018
I met April back in the early 80's when we worked at Potter's grocery store on Layton Ave. Once we each graduated from College we didn't see much of each other until God crossed our paths again at Sacred Heart of Jesus parish in St. Francis. Got to know April's family and looked forward to our hug each time I saw her at church. What an inspirational person she was. It's true what everyone says about her - she lit up a room! April was an amazing woman who touched many, many lives, including mine. I haven't stopped thinking about her since I heard the news. She will be missed, but NEVER forgotten.
Eugene Vlies
August 21, 2018
As a new Principal, my school was just down the street
and when I needed any assistance I could call April
and she would drop whatever she was doing to run
over and show me the correct way to resolve the
problem. For longer discussions, she always invited
me over and would spend whatever time I needed.
She always offered a smile, advice and laughter.
She was a GEM. She dearly loved her family, spoke of
you all frequently. She loved her staff and most of all her
students. Such dedication. Such a sense of humour, great laugh,
just a rainbow herself. What a loss, as she looks
down now, she will guide all those she loved!
She has reached her rainbow, know she loved you all!
Cynthia Miller
August 21, 2018
I knew her briefly years ago when she first became principal of Clement ave school. I was impressed with her energy, and she followed a principal i was very fond of. Her door was always open, as was her heart. I had moved on to another school, but socialized with her and others from the school briefly. That school and staff were a tough act to follow, because they felt like family! God has a plan.
Carol (Pritzlaff) Voss
August 21, 2018
April brought light and laughter since she was a kid. So shocked and saddened when we heard the news of her death. I hope you can fill the hole in your heart with the joy and love that she brought to your lives. I'm going to try to live lighter, love deeper and life others up intentionally as a tribute to her influence and impact. She is gone too soon.
Stacy Streeter
August 21, 2018
My deepest condolences to April's family. April knew how to light up a room. She will be truly missed.
David French
August 21, 2018
April was my first friend and partner-in-crime at Clement Avenue School. We could talk about anything and she always made me laugh, when she could tell I was in a foul mood or just needed some love. April's love for her students was well-known by all. Later, when she would become principal, she treated all of us like the family we ended up becoming. My thoughts and Prayers go out to June, Robert, Rob, Rachel, Cindi, Joe and Luke. Thank you for raising a truly amazing daughter, sister and aunt. Words do not describe how much I will miss her.
August 21, 2018
Our deepest condolences to April's family. Our family is blessed to have known April, she was an AMAZING person. She will be missed by all.
- Zembruski Family
August 21, 2018
My heart goes out to April's family, I am so sorry for your great loss. April was a lovely lady who always lit up a room when she walked into it. I am so glad I had the chance to get to know her. Love Heidi Koester
Candace Sandau
August 21, 2018
Rob,
While I was looking for an obituary for our neighbor, which has not been added yet, I saw your sister's name. I know we have not seen each other since high school, but I wanted to let you know that I will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
August 21, 2018
April kept us all laughing. She was a bright star in the lives of many. She gave everything she had to her profession and friends. I wish you all peace and closure as you grieve. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Tom Matthews
August 21, 2018
April was a colleague, mentor and friend. She had a positive impact on so many lives. She will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Tom Matthews
Kira Karls
August 21, 2018
I am so sad to hear this! I have so many wonderful memories of Miss Swick! She was my 4th and 5th grade teacher and I just loved her. I hope she passed peacefully, she has touched many lives. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her loved ones.
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