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Georgiana Swanson Obituary

Georgiana Swanson

Phoenix, Arizona - Georgiana Swanson of Phoenix, passed away on May 27, 2018.

She was born in Iowa City, Iowa on January 27, 1936, to Dewey and Stella Swanson. She moved to Phoenix in 1961 where she taught for 30 years working with 4th grade and special needs children. Georgiana was active in her church serving as a Deacon and Elder. She sang in her church choir. She also loved to travel and was able to visit all 50 states as well as Canada, Europe and Asia. She enjoyed doing genealogy and belonged to many Hereditary Societies such as DAR, Huguenot Society, DAC, Sons & Daughters of the Pilgrims, Loyalists & Patriots, serving as Chapter Registrar, Chaplain & Governor General. She also loved her pets especially her dog Zach. She could be seen walking Zach around the neighborhood every day.

She is survived by cousins, friends and her Arizona family. For over 25 years Georgiana was embraced by Ryan and Stefanie Barbieri. This couple gave her a loving and supportive family that helped her make her life more meaningful and active. She will be missed by her hereditary society friends.

Funeral services have been held in Arizona. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm, Friday, June 15th at the Oxford Cemetery in Oxford, Iowa.

Published by the Iowa City Press-Citizen on Jun. 13, 2018.
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Sending condolences to Georgiana's adopted family and relatives. She was a lovely lady, always with a ready smile. I knew her for many years as an active member of National Society of New England Women. We used to meet in VT for our annual Congress and she was with us very often. Her smile has been missed in recent years, but she is remembered by many of us very fondly. Blessings to her loved ones and friends.
Leslie Canavan Richards, Pres. Gen. NSNEW 2005-2008

Leslie Richards

June 13, 2018

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. May you find comfort in knowing that God cares for you and will help during this difficult time (1Peter 5:6,7).

M. D.

May 29, 2018

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