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Stephen Swaim Obituary
Stephen was known as "Swaim" to all his friends. He went to Loma Heights Elementary, Sierra Middle School, and graduated from Mayfield High School in 1990. After graduation, Stephen enlisted and proudly served as a US Army paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He returned and graduated from NMSU with a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Economics. In 2005, Stephen graduated from William H. Bowen School of Law in Little Rock, Arkansas. After law school, Stephen worked proudly as a Public Defender, giving a voice to those who could not stand up for themselves. He was a practicing attorney at the Pickett Law Firm at the time of his death.
Those left to mourn are his wife, Lisette C. Bedell Swaim of Las Cruces, his parents Margaret and Jerry Swaim, and his sister Karen Swaim Linville. Stephen is also survived by his many friends ("brothas and sistas"), nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, in-laws, outlaws, and his Brothers at Arms. STRIKE HOLD! Stephen is further survived by his 3 dogs, whom he loved tremendously, Tinkerbelle, Rocky, and Charlie Brown.
Stephen was preceded in death by his cat Max, in 2007, and his other cat Buddy, in 2010; his unborn Angel Baby Swaim, in 2013; and his best friend, his chocolate lab, Thunder Brown, in 2014.
For those who knew Swaim, his smile and laugh are what he will be remembered by most. Nobody laughed at his corny jokes louder than he did himself. He had a huge, loyal heart and cared immensely for others. There is absolutely no one who didn't love Swaim! Stephen conquered his goals and fears; he jumped out of airplanes even though he was afraid of heights. He went to Law School even though he thought he would be older than the other students, etc. His love for his wife, Lisette, transcends death as he loved her fiercely and loyally.
A Celebration of Life will take place at the New Mexico State University Golf Course at a date and time that has yet to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary of Las Cruces or La Clinica de Familia of Las Cruces.
Arrangements are with Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, N.M. 88001. To sign the local online guest book, please visit www.GetzCares.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Patricia Marauez
May 10, 2017
Dear Lisett, my heart and prayers are with you
Steve Guerrero
May 5, 2017
My condolences to the Swaim family. I'm so blown away by the news of his passing. I went to Loma Heights with Swaim. I was just recently trying to locate him on the web which I have been lucky and fortunate to locate some of my elementary buddies. Rest In Peace Swaim! The memories I have fresh in my mind as I search for my friends will remain with me forever. My search for you has ended my friend but the memories I have will last a lifetime. That smile after all these years is still the same.
Craig Carlson
May 3, 2017
Dear Swaim Family, I am so sorry and saddened to hear about Stephen's passing. I have nothing but happy memories of Stephen. He was a funny and kind man. I personally know he was very good and loyal to his friends. As we say in the U.S. Army, godspeed Stephen, godspeed.
Theresa Hall
May 2, 2017
Condolences to the Swaim family. I am so sorry for your loss.
HILDA ADAME
May 2, 2017
Strike Hold,
"I'M A STEAMROLLER BABY, AND YOU BETTER GET OUT OF MY WAY" B. Co. 1/504 PIR"
Stephen
RIP "SOLDIER" you will be very much missed.
Darrel Welburn
May 2, 2017
I would like to express my condolences to Stephen's family. I went through basic training with Stephen in the early 90s. I had no idea he was in New Mexico, but immediately recognized his name and photo. I am so happy that he did achieve his dreams and more and had a successful life, and he is gone too soon.
Louis and Nora Corpening
May 1, 2017
Sorry to learn of Stephen's passing. It is always sad to lose a loved one, especially a son before his time. Our condolences to Jerry, Margaret, Lisette, and the Swaim family.
Billy, Suzy & Sean Kaltenbach
May 1, 2017
Margaret and Jerry,
We are so sorry to hear about Stephen. He was such a neat kid and friend who grew up to be a great man. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you thru out the coming days and months.
Sean, Billy and Suzy Kaltenbach
Cynthia Carlson-Campbell
May 1, 2017
This is very sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Stephen always had such a sweet smile and he will be missed.
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