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Helen Swafford Obituary

SWAFFORD-Helen Hoover Swafford, born January 26, 1923 in Everett, Washington and passed away in Arcadia, California on August 4, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Jack T. Swafford, in 2002. Helen is survived by her children, Steven of Torrance, CA, Susan (Jeff) Cremeans of Mission Viejo, CA, grandchildren Kailyn and Christopher Swafford, and many other relatives and friends. Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Helen, to the P.E.O. Scholarship for women studying law, as follows: Dorothy L. Weller Scholarship Fund P.E.O. Executive Office P.O. Box 1099, Alhambra, CA 91802- 1099.

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Published by Pasadena Star-News on Aug. 16, 2005.

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Tom Joyce

August 16, 2005

Helen was a great lady as was her husband Jack. They were great examples of how a marriage should work and play.

I was awarded the Jack Swafford

Award in Altadena and display the plaque proudly in my Den.

We Miss both Jack and Helen. May they rest in peace.

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