June Swift Obituary
June married Donald Richard McDermott on January 23, 1949, in Benton, IL. She married Arnold Grant Swift in Las Vegas, NV on January 15, 1970, and they were sealed for time and eternity in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Los Angeles Temple on August 9, 1988.
June worked in the business world for forty-four years in IL and CA, retiring from Xerox and Loral Corporations in Pasadena, CA in 1992 as a Legal Executive Secretary to corporate attorneys.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foster Hills Ward in St. George, UT. She served in the Young Women's and Relief Society programs of the Church of Jesus Christ, and performed clerical duties as requested.
She is survived by her children: Gaila Noel Bailey (Marvin), Richard Earl McDermott (Becky), Mark Thomas McDermott, Gregg Alan McDermott (Lauralee); and stepchildren: Arnold Bruce Swift (Cindy) and Michele Bower (Zane).
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Richard McDermott; her present husband, Arnold Grant Swift; mother and father; brothers: Glen Ray Edwards, Harry Neal Edwards, Charles Edwin Edwards, and Bobby Dean Edwards; sisters: Lena Darrel McWhirter, Ina Rose Robertson, Wanda Edwards, and Doris Jean Edwards.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 21 at 10:00 a.m., with a viewing prior from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Foster Hills Ward located at 259 North Mall Drive, St. George, UT. Interment will be held at the Washington City Cemetery located at 300 Park View Dr., Washington, UT 84780.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit our website www.metcalfmortuary.com
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Ariane Valerio
August 26, 2025
I had the privilege of visiting June in her home for years to do her toenails, and in that time I came to truly cherish her. She wasn´t just a client, she was an inspiration and one of the sweetest souls I´ve ever met. Even her voice carried such kindness that it made you want to linger and listen. Her stories, her laughter, and her gentle spirit will always stay with me. I will deeply miss our visits, but I´m so grateful for the time I had with her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, thank you for sharing June with me.
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