Bob H. Swain Sr.

BOB H. SWAIN, SR. MAY 6, 1930 - JAN. 29, 2008 Bob Swain, age 77, passed away at home with his beloved family nearby. He was born in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma to Harry Swain and Fannie Thompson Swain. Bob loved to tell stories about his life, his family and friends and was able to share these stories with them during his last few days. He is survived by his best friend and beautiful wife of 54 years, Connie Horton. Bob graduated from Ripon High School where he was a basketball star. He was a fan of local sports teams, especially Central Catholic and Modesto Christian Schools. Honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1954; he served 4 years during the Korean War aboard the Battleship USS Missouri. Bob and Connie then started their family in Modesto. Bob and Connie owned Modesto Coin Center, where they worked together for 33 years. Bob was #1 life member of Stanislaus Coin Club, served as President, and attended many coin shows throughout California. Bob loved taking his family camping and fishing. His favorite spot was Herring Creek. Bob was very proud of his 23 years of sobriety. They had 4 children, Bob Swain, Jr. (Josiah) of Springfield, Missouri; Linda Swain and Laura Dillaboy (Wayne), both of Modesto, and Ted Swain (Jacquiline) of Dorris, CA. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Bobby Swain III ( Angela), Stephanie Duncan (Kirk), Buddy Russell (Jennifer), Joey Russell, Nick Russell, Baileigh Jean Swain, Austin Bobo'' Swain, Richard Bersaglieri, Ryan Dillaboy, and Patrick (Veronica) Dillaboy, who knew him as Tapa, Pop, Papa Daddy, or Hop Pop. He was looking forward to the birth of his first great grand daughter McKenna Reece Russell. A visitation will be held Tuesday, February 5th at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Franklin and Downs- Colonial Chapel at 12th and G Streets in Modesto. A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, February 6th at 11:00 a.m. at Franklin and Downs-Colonial Chapel at 12th and G Streets in Modesto. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery.www.modbee.com/obituaries