Gladys Swope

Gladys Swope obituary

Gladys Swope

Gladys Swope Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2017.
Swope, Gladys Ypsilanti, MI Age 100, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 while residing at Arbor Hospice in Saline, Michigan. She was born June 18, 1916, in Canton, Michigan, the daughter of Otha and Nora (Johnson) Besore. She lived in Ypsilanti her entire life and was a long-time resident of Towne Centre Place. During WWII she worked at the Willow Run Bomber plant as a "Rosie the Riveter." Gladys was especially proud of all her sons' military and law enforcement careers. Gladys is lovingly survived by: sons, Michael (Shelley) Swope of Sterling Heights, MI, Timothy (Gail) Swope of Grayling, MI and Edward (Cynthia) Swope of Milan, MI; daughter-in-law Barbara Swope of Brooklyn, MI; seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Arvilla Sattler and Jean Goodwin; brothers, Frank, Robert and Clarence Besore, her former husband Joseph Swope Jr. and one son Joseph Swope III. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in the spring. Sign her guest book at www.starkfuneral.com.

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February 27, 2017

Cathie (Hellems) Warbooy posted to the memorial.

February 6, 2017

Annie Harless posted to the memorial.

February 3, 2017

Brian Mackie posted to the memorial.

Cathie (Hellems) Warbooy

February 27, 2017

To Gladys' family - I'm sorry to have just learned of Gladys' passing. I'm sure she and my mom, Eloise, are still doing a lot of catching up. May a lifetime of memories help sustain you during your time of grief.

Annie Harless

February 6, 2017

Eddie and family, I am sorry for your loss. Please know that prayers surround you

Brian Mackie

February 3, 2017

Ed and the entire Swope family.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Your mother lived a long and productive life, including winning a World War. I know you are left with many wonderful memories.

February 2, 2017

MIKE and the family
I am sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I will keep you in my thoughts. I know that several of my siblings were classmates of your brothers. I will let them know. She was always very nice to me.
Phil Hitchingham

Bob & Donna Winkle

January 31, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Swope family.

Bob & Donna Winkle

January 31, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Swope family.

Kitty Heiss

January 30, 2017

Dearest Aunt Gladys,

I just heard of your passing but I know, in my heart, you can hear my prayers. You were an amazing woman...strong, loving, and always a smile on your face when I saw you:) When I lived nearby we would bump into each other at Meijer while grocery shopping. Later, it seemed we only saw each other when we were saying "
Goodbye" to loved ones. Now I have to say goodbye to you. You will always be in my heart. Your smile and positive words, along with your "unsaid" understanding will remain as part of my dearest thoughts and memories of you!! You were one heck of a woman!! God bless you and keep you!!!! Love, Kitty

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February 27, 2017

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