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Amyr Gayla Swanson Anvar, 69, passed away after a long and difficult illness Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. She passed peacefully at home with loved ones by her side.  Amyr graduated from Parma High School in Parma, Idaho, attended Boise State University and the University of Idaho and graduated from California State University in Long Beach. She moved to Tehran, Iran, in December 1961 and married Bijan Anvar, a pilot for the Imperial Iranian Air Force, on January 18, 1962. Amyr and Bijan remained inseparable soulmates for 47 loving years.  There, in a predominately Islamic country, she exemplified the fruits of the spirit and was known and cherished for her kindness, ready smile and unconditional love. Amyr and Bijan attended Nipomo Presbyterian Church in California. Surviving are her husband, Bijan Anvar of Nipomo; children Stephen (Angela) Anvar of Louisville, Ky.; David (Suzy) Anvar of Sunnyvale, Calif.; Paul (Elizabeth) Anvar of Van Nuys, Calif.; and six grandchildren who adored her. She was preceded in her death by her parents, Roy and Doris Swanson, as well as sisters Beverly Gasporotti and Cheryl Obendorf.  Visitation and a funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at Lindquist Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. in Ogden, Utah. Internment will be at Ogden City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Amyloidosis Foundation.  http://www.amyloidosis.org/contributions.asp

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Oct. 31, 2009.

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Fifty Year's Later

Beverly Mahoney (Beshey)

October 30, 2009

So many memories, they overwhelm my mind! We were teenage girls, loving life and living it to the fullest. Cheerleading, double-dating, Job's Daughters, church activities, sleepovers, and just generally enjoying being carefree, immediately come to mind.

Unfortunately, we were not able to spend much time together in our later years, but I cherish my memories of Amyr during our early years, and from our 50th class reunion in 2008. She was the same sweet, caring, and adventurous soul I remembered. Her travels took her to faraway destinations that most of us only dream of visiting.

My sincere condolences to Bijan, her children and grandchildren. Amyr was a rare treasure that will live forever in my heart.

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