Lois J. (Mouse) Swaim

Lois J. (Mouse) Swaim obituary, Fort Wayne, IN

Lois J. (Mouse) Swaim

Lois Swaim Obituary

Published by D. O. McComb and Sons - Maplewood Park on Jun. 12, 2013.
Lois J."Mouse" Swaim, 82, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Woodview Health Care Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Ft. Wayne, IN. Lois graduated from Central HS in 1948. She had been a legal secretary, worked at Cottage Flowers and at Crossroads Flowers and retired from the Allen Co. Clerks office. Lois was a member of Parkwood Church of God. She loved to travel, bowl, read, work jigsaw puzzles and spend time with her loving family and friends. Surviving are her loving husband of 62 years, Paul E. Swaim of Fort Wayne, IN; daughters, Paula J. (Tony) Clouse of Fort Wayne, IN; Pam (Harry) Chapman of Katy, TX; son, Robert (Barbie) Swaim of Leo, IN; brother, Gilbert Heim of Ft. Wayne, IN;grandchildren, Angela Minkey, Joel Clouse, Melissa Chapman, Megan Chapman, Emilee Smith, Erica Repine, Brittany West, Alec Swaim and 4 great grandchildren . Lois was preceded in death by her parents, August W. and Lela G. Heim, daughter, Lynne Repine- West. Service is 10:00 am, June 18, 2013 at - D. O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road with calling one hour prior with Rev. Ben Keckler officiating. Calling also Monday, June 17, 2013 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Entombment in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Parkwood Church of God 3320 Trier Road Ft. Wayne, IN 46805. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

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June 17, 2013

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June 16, 2013

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June 15, 2013

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June 17, 2013

Dave and I will be praying for God to wrap you in his arms in your time of grieving.
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Erik Lightner

June 16, 2013

Your family is in our prayers.

Marcia McCoy

June 15, 2013

Paula My sympathies on the loss of your mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marcia Peters

June 14, 2013

Dear Paul,
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I have fond memories of Lois & yourself coming in to see us at Dr. Wysong's office. God bless and comfort you in this time of need.

JoAnn Patton

June 14, 2013

Paula my prayers goes out to you and the rest of your family.

June 14, 2013

Paul and Family,

I had the pleasure to know Lois when we both worked for the Allen County Clerk's office. Lois was a real sweetheart and such a loving woman. I know how much she loved her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Take care,
Terri and Tim Berry

Edna (Hitzemann) Moore

June 14, 2013

Sorry for your loss, Paula. God be with you always.

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