Peter-Swartz-Obituary

Peter L. Swartz

Olympia, Washington

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Peter L. Swartz

Peter Swartz, 88, of Lacey; loving husband, father and grandfather passed away Friday, October 23, 2009 at home after a valiant battle with kidney disease & aspiration pneumonia. Born in Berkeley, CA to Burton and Jeannet Swartz in 1920, he grew up in the hard...

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I am Susan Lake (Smith) and had the privilege of being Peter's second wife. My son, Brant, just notified me of Peter's passing several days ago and I am very saddened by the news. It was appropriate for Brant to share the news about Peter's passing with me. Peter, was a very kind, giving and thoughtful step-father to Brant. I know it meant a lot to my son during some times that were difficult for him. But that was the epitome of Peter: ever vigilant for those he loved, generous beyond...

I met Peter because he was married to a long-time friend from my college years. I knew him to be intelligent, considered in his responses and invariably kind. He had grace under pressure
and always looked out for everyone in the group. While I have not kept
track of Peter since that time. I easily remember him and was sorry to
hear from my friend's son who read the notice in San Francisco that
Peter has passed away.
At the time I got to know Peter, I was...