Laurel Leah Swarr

1944 - 2022

In Memoriam of Laurel Leah Olsen Swarr
Laurel was born in Oakland, California May 8, 1944 to Virginia Payton and Bjarne Mathias Olsen. She was married to Herbert Ryde Swarr August 23, 1963. Together they moved to Brighton, Colorado to start their family.
Laurel's life centered around her family and serving the community. At School District 27J she was the School Board President for nearly a decade in the 80's and 90's and also worked with special needs students at Brighton High School. She loved working with each one and felt that they taught her so much.
During her years as an active member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Brighton she started the Courtesy service, providing meals for the ill in the community. She also served her church as an Elder and Deacon and by organizing Mother-Daughter Banquets and Women's Association activities.
Laurel was known for her generosity and warm heart. She loved others deeply but fiercely loved her family. Her sons Eric, Luke and Morgan were her pride and joy and she considered them her own "gifts from God". She spent many years attending school activities, sporting events, volunteering as room mom and leading the Booster Club. She was her boys' and grandkids biggest fan.
Laurel is survived by her husband Herbert, sons Eric (Vicki), Luke (Sandy) and Morgan (Tina), her beloved grandchildren Jerrett (Valerie), Mason, Kaden, Tyler (Sarah and great-granddaughter Abigail), Andrew (Allison), Matthew, Austin, Allison and Alayna and her special nephew Bryce Olsen. Her friends Theresa and Jim Hood, Sidney Linzmaier, Diann LaVere were very dear to her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents, much loved Aunt Lorraine Poulson, Aunt Norma and Uncle Leif Olsen and brother Bruce Olsen.
As testimony to Laurel's heart, she has requested in lieu of flowers to "please do something for someone in need, check on your neighbor, visit someone who is lonely, give to a food bank, or donate a coat for child in need." 1 Corinthians 13:1-13.