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John Swain Obituary
Sioux Falls, SD ~ John David Swain, age 18, went missing on May 11, 2013 in Bismarck, ND and was recovered on June, 26th in Poplar, MT.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Sioux Falls Christian High School. A family present visitation will take place on Friday, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sioux Falls Christian High School.
Grateful for having shared his life is his parents, David & Pat Swain, Sioux Falls; brother, Ben (Rachel) Swain, Valley Springs, SD; four nieces and nephews, Mason Blair, Payton, Lauren & Logan Swain; special friend, Rosa Lam of Hong Kong, China; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Noble & Imogene Swain and George & Dorothy Thorson.
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Sheryl Fromm
July 30, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Troy was on the Storm Thunder squad with John and then played soccer with him. He had the highest respect for him and really enjoyed seeing him. He spoke of him often. We are deeply saddened and you have our sympathy.
Jean Laulainen
July 25, 2013
Sorry to hear about John.Sending you my Deepest Sympathy.
Dave & Teri Geiver
July 25, 2013
Ben, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this very difficult time.
July 24, 2013
Ben and Rachel, We are so sorry for your loss. You have been in my thoughts and prayers as your family deals with this tragedy.
Heather & Martin Schwenk
Devon O'Neal
July 24, 2013
John was a good friend of the family and will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Swain family.
The O'Neal Family
Angela Fitzgerald
July 24, 2013
I didn't know John but I wanted to send my prayers and say I am so sorry for your loss.
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