Alverda L. Arnold-Swanson

Alverda L. Arnold-Swanson

Alverda Arnold-Swanson Obituary

Published by Smith & Sons Funeral Home - Columbia City on Jan. 8, 2017.
Alverda was born on February 5, 1927 and passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Alverda was a resident of Columbia City, Indiana at the time of her passing. She was married to Robert. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Smith Sons Funeral Home Columbia City. Burial will be in the South Whitley Cemetery. The visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home Fort Wayne or Riley Childrenâs Hospital or Jefferson Chapel United Methodist Church.

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