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Steven Sward Obituary

Steven A. Sward, 55, Topeka, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, in Topeka. He was born July 30, 1949, in Hutchinson, and graduated from Salina Central High School in 1967. Mr. Sward was a Navy radarman from 1967 to 1971, and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He graduated from The University of Kansas in 1979. Mr. Sward was employed by the state of Kansas as a DDS examiner for 22 years. Survivors include two brothers, Jon Sward and Arvid Sward; and a sister, Judy Sward Essick. Inurnment will be in Fairlawn Cemetery in Hutchinson. A local memorial service will be at a later date. Remembrances and condolences may be shared online at www.funeralchoice.com .

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Aug. 29 to Sep. 1, 2004.

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Yong W. Kim, M.D.

September 8, 2004

It has been a pleasure and privilege knowing and working with you the past 8 years. We will sorely miss your low key approach, wonderful humor and dedication to work. So long.

Wanda Watowa

September 3, 2004

I only knew Steve personally for a short time. He was a good person to know. I will miss him for the kinds of conversations that I had with him. Your are in my prayers.

Wanda Watowa, DDS employee

Elizabeth Bergmann-Harms

September 2, 2004

Our thoughts are with you. Steve will be missed greatly at DDS. With deepest sympathy to his family.

Nelson Wong

September 2, 2004

You have a lot more friends than you ever imagined. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Becky Martin

September 2, 2004

Steve was a nice person to work with and will be missed. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless us all.

Connie Wold

September 1, 2004

Peace Be With You...



One of the points of life is to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Steve made a difference in my life. I am glad to have known him. May God bless and keep him...and us as well..

Connie

Bob Schulman

September 1, 2004

Steve was a friend at work and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy Albers

September 1, 2004

I will miss Steve very much. I have worked with him for all of the 22 years he worked at DDS. We have enjoyed working together - for a while he was my supervisor. Anyway my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know it is difficult to lose your brother but I'm sure he is with God and not in pain.

Deidre Hart

September 1, 2004

May you find peace during this time of sorrow. We worked with your brother and he was a true asset to the agency, he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Brian & Deidre Hart

Paula & Helen(Mommy) Johnson

September 1, 2004

Our prayers go with all of you. I miss him. We love him. Many Christians were praying for Steven; without a doubt, the Lord made it very clear that his soul is now safe. "Blessed Assurance! Jesus Is Mine! Oh what a foretaste of glory divine!..." Don't ever hesitate to call or write if you need anything. In the Precious Name Of Jesus we ask God to bless you, and may the Holy Spirit comfort you. Amen. "Cares are past; home at last! Forever to rejoice!"

Anita Ramirez

August 31, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Steves family. I worked with Steve several years ago, we had some good laughs there at DDS. I appreciated working with such a nice person, am sure he will be missed. May God bless Steve.

Kayle Lawrence

August 30, 2004

Steve was, and is, an intelligent, hard-working man with a good sense of humor and a growing connection to his co-workers. I will really miss Steve - he was one of my favorites at DDS. His death at such an early age is a tragedy. I wish his family peace.

Cherish & Dave Miller

August 30, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We worked with your brother and he will truley be missed by many.

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