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Julie Swords Obituary

Julie Ann Swords, 53, of Anchorage, died July 2, 2009, at Providence Alaska Medical Center. A visitation will be from noon-5 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m. at Witzleben Legacy Funeral Home Chapel, 1707 S. Bragaw St., Anchorage, AK 99508. Julie Ann was born in Buffalo, N.Y., to her parents, Frederick P. and Rita Swords, who still reside there. Julie Ann moved to Alaska in September 1994 and worked at the Providence Physical Therapy Rehabilitation where she was a secretary since 2000. Her family states, "Julie Ann's beautiful smile and fun-loving ways will be greatly missed." She is survived by her parents; brothers, Michael (Elaine) Swords of Buffalo and Joseph (Susan) Swords of Buffalo; sisters, Joanna Swords of Buffalo and Mary Ann Swords of Anchorage. Julie Ann always supported our veterans and the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or visit: www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Arrangements are with Witzleben Legacy Funeral Home.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2009.

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Cathy Hiebert

July 6, 2009

Julie was a shining light at Prov. Outpatient and wherever I happened to run into her. She also provided a warm, heartfelt hug! Altho we hadn't crossed paths in quite a while, knowing she is gone is painful. The angels have taken another good one to be with many other wonderful souls. My prayers are with all of her friends and family.

Sister Marilee Murphy, csjp

July 6, 2009

Julie & I met when she joined the Providence family in 2000.
As a Chaplain we connected & the few times I was a Pt patient until i resigned in 11'08.
Julie kindly scheduled me as a 6:45 am pt with Dave.She always had the front door open & greeted me & other Pt's with her beautiful smile and compassionate heart. I visited Julie, Dave & Katie 2 weeks before my "retirement party" to thank them for all of their help over the years. I was shocked last evening when Julie's co worker told me of Julie's death July 1. Each of you have my sincere sympathy. My prayer this morning is in gratitude for Julie that she is with her Maker,& that Julie will continue to look after us and help us with our journey to the other side.
I believe Julie knows what total Love & will "whisper advise to each of us" about how we can become our best selves. God Bless you her family & friends and thank you for sharing Julie with her Alaskan family. Sister Marilee Murphy, csjp

Pat Yaeger-Ksiazek

July 4, 2009

I knew Julie way back when she and Mike worked at Convenient Food Mart in Buffalo. Her laugh was contagious and we had a lot of fun. She will be missed by many. Mary Ann, you and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.....

Jesse and Theresa Quick

July 4, 2009

Theresa and I are extremely sad to read this. We know that this is a great lost to the Swords family and especially you. As you know I am not good at visits during these times, sorry. Our love and heart felt wishes and encourgement go with you today and thru out the rest of your life. Jesse and Theresa Quick

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