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Elwood "Woody" Edward Swam, 80, of Hampstead, died peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Born September 21, 1936, he was the son of the late John Henry and Iova Walker Swam. Woody is survived by his wife and best friend of forty-five (45) years, Phyllis J. Zumbrun. Woody lived his entire life in Carroll County, Maryland. Born and raised in Manchester, he graduated from Manchester High School as president of the Class of 1954. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy for flight training. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy, he pursued several business positions while attending law school at the University of Baltimore. Upon graduation, he opened his law practice in Hampstead, which he pursued for forty-six (46) successful years. Woody dedicated his life to his law practice and the clients he served. In his spare time, he enjoyed travel, golf, fine dining, and entertaining. "Pushing the envelope," he always welcomed challenges and would rise to the occasion with his cleverness and wit. Being quite a rascal himself in his youth, he enjoyed interacting with young people and served as a mentor to many. Investments have always been an intense interest of his, but his investment in others brought him the greatest dividends. Woody was a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Carroll County Bar Association, and the Jaycees. Her served on the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission and the Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission - Eighth District. As a behind the scenes advocate, he endorsed and supported the missions and roles of NESAP, Carroll Hospice. Lineboro-Manchester Lions Club, local fire departments, and educational opportunities. Surviving in addition to his wife are brother, John Swam of Manchester; brother Robert (Bob) Swam and wife, Carol, of Worton; sister, Patricia (Pat) Martak of Abington; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great nieces and great-great nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Annabell M. Baer. Also, he is survived by his extended family, Mark and Robyn Schaefer of Hampstead; Jason, Laura, and Mattie Tyler of Westminster; and Emily Schaefer and Thomas Nelson, of Arlington, VA. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A. 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, MD 21102 from 3-5 and 7-9p.m. and a memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McDaniel College, c/o Lawrence R. Junkin, Two College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157. Online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com.
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R.I.P my friend of long ago. Condolences to all the family.
Bobbie Sue Forbes-Wood
January 22, 2017
Phyllis,
I saw your card today and my jaw dropped!!!
Pop ALWAYS spoke of you and Woody in the most kind, caring way and you held.a special place in his heart.
I showed Mom your card, but as she is bedridden with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease, she was rather confused about what had happened.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
XOXO
Stef
Stefanie Spies
January 22, 2017
May God bring you peace and strength in the days ahead as you realize Woody is no longer suffering. Believe in the promises Jesus gives us.
Pastor Mel Stricklin
January 14, 2017
My deepest sympathy... My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From FDIC family
Andrea Woolford Eley
January 13, 2017
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Ginger and Bob Vandewater
January 10, 2017
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis, families and friends of Woody. He was one special person to many! RIP Woody!
So sorry we will be away for the viewing! Will be thinking of you!
Henrietta and Dennis Mitchell
January 10, 2017
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