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Pamela Swanson Obituary
Pamela "Pam" Devolder Swanson, 73 of Perrysburg, passed away peacefully Friday, August 2, 2024 at Kingston under the care of Hospice. Pam was born February 13, 1951 in Perrysburg, Ohio in the old Perrysburg Hospital to Maurice and Pauline (Cartier) Devolder.
She had a catholic education beginning at St. Rose in Perrysburg and continued at McAuley High School in Toledo and graduated in 1969. Pam married Lloyd Swanson on April 28, 1973 at St. Rose Church in Perrysburg and they shared 51 years together.
She spent most of her career as the office manager at the family practice of Fraser, Baldoni, Domini, and Schneider and then continued at Perrysburg Pediatrics with Dr. Carol Kennedy and Dr. Jon Dvorak.
Pam was known for her sense of humor and ability to talk to anyone. She took great pride in being born and raised in Perrysburg and was a walking directory of the town. She enjoyed family time and loved watching her grandchildren take part in activities and play sports. She loved raising boxers and you would often see her walking them around Perrysburg. Pam will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Along with her husband, Lloyd, Pam is survived by her two sons, Will Swanson of Blissfield, MI and Nick (Marsha) Swanson of Perrysburg, OH; grandchildren, Dean, Ava, Grey and Josie; siblings, Maury (Amy) Devolder of Mansfield, OH, Patricia Levey of Ottawa Hills, Ohio, Penny Devolder of Montana and Mike (Alison) Devolder of Arizona; brother in law, Gary (Linda) of Michigan and sister in law, Gaye (Mark) of New Jersey and many cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will be received Monday, August 5, 2024 from 3-7 p.m. at Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg (419-874-3133) where funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at noon. Burial will be private and held at a later date. The family would like to thank the kindhearted aides, nurses, and doctors at Kingston of Perrysburg where she spent her last two years for their unconditional care and support. Memorial contributions may be made in Pam's name to Wood County Humane Society or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Condolences may be left online for the family by visiting www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.
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Mary Bell Meyer
August 11, 2024
My condolences to Lloyd and the family. Pam was such a friendly, fun person. Even though she had gone to parochial schools she had a circle of public school friends and even helped us organize PHS class reunions. Her warm smile and lively sense of humor will be remembered!
Sue Reid Stephens
August 10, 2024
Beautiful lady inside and out. Prayers for her family.
Roberta Danford(Bert)
August 9, 2024
I had the pleasure of waiting on Pam and the rest of Dr. Fraziers office at the French Quarter. My husband Denny and I would see her over the years walking her dogs downtown Perrysburg. RIP Pam
Roger & Connie Bowers & sons !
August 7, 2024
We always enjoyed contact with Pam, she was such a friendly person who had time for a conversation. We will miss her walking her dogs , they were part one her life. God bless you,
Pam !!
Marilyn Wiczynski ,LPN
August 5, 2024
I met Pam at Kingston ,she was a joy to be around always with a smile and a kind word for staff. Rest in peace my fellow McAuley girl.
Tami Schiefer mckinley
August 5, 2024
I was so sorry to read of Pam´s passing. We all grew up together in perrysburg. My prayers go out to all of you.
ginger gilmore
August 5, 2024
So sorry to hear about Pam. I worked with her briefly in 2009. very nice lady.
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