Seward, Alaska
Long-time Seward resident Karen Swartz died August 9, 2011 at Seward Providence Hospital after a short illness. Karen Alfreda Fondahn Swartz was born November 26, 1928 in Ketchikan, Alaska, to Edmund Albion Fondahn and Marie Xenia Cleghorn Fondahn. The family moved to Seldovia and then to Seward,...
Read MoreThis was an amazing woman who went out of her way for friends and strangers alike. May she now rest in Gods hands. Condolances to her family and may they be comforted knowiing that she will be greatly missed.
Kathy Verschueren
August 21, 2011 | Seward, AK
She was an amazing and kind woman and I for one will truely miss. I have many memories of her and Bob here in Seward. Hugs and prayers to her family at this time.
Cheryl Verschueren
August 20, 2011 | Seward, AK
Deepest condolences to the family, May you truly be comforted during this time of your dear loss (2Cor 1:3&4)
BRY
August 19, 2011 | CA
May the " peace of God that excels all thought " ( Ephesians 4:6,7) be yours and bring you comfort in your time of need. My prayers are with you.
L. Jackson
August 19, 2011
Karen was my neighbor, mentor and one of my best buddies on Seward City Council. I miss her a lot.
Jim Krasnansky
August 19, 2011 | KY
to the Swartz family, Karen was such a dear friend to all that knew her. Our children went to school with her grandchildren. Our prayers are with you all.
Marge Blankenship
August 18, 2011 | Anchorage
Thank you for your friendship all these years. I will miss you.
Gene McDonell
August 18, 2011 | Anchorage, AK
As a kid I loved going over to Karen and Bob's house. I remember Karen's laugh. It was so contagious. She always made it so much fun. When the family moved to Seward we never saw much of each other but I will always have a special piece of my childhood dedicated to both Karen and Bob.
June McDonell
August 18, 2011 | Anchorage, AK
