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Hope Swan Obituary
SWAN, Hope MacLeod Hyde
Peacefully passed away on October 17, 2004, at the age of 88 and leaves a huge legacy. Hope was blessed with a life of selfless volunteering and enthusiastic living and loved to play and try almost anything--an often-quoted motto on many a long walk was "It is better to wear out than to rust out." Imagine her bungee jumping at the age of 70. Her essence was to pass along to others goodness that was shown to her. Hope was a longtime member of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento. She was one of Sacramento's oldest runners earning All-American status in Master's Track & Field, and was an integral part of Swan Brother's Circus. She is survived by all of her children Carolyn Hyde Swan, George Davis Swan, Jr., Richard Hardy Swan, Roberta MacLeod Holmen, Andrew Peter Swan, Michael Norman Swan, Deborah Hardy Swan, and their families. Preceded in death by her father Royal Wilkins Hyde, mother Norma MacLeod Anderson, husband George Davis Swan, brother Alister Norman Dougald Hyde and sister Norma MacLeod Gilbert. A private service celebrating her life was held at San Francisco National Cemetery, Presidio, San Francisco, California. Memorial donations may be made in Hope's name to a Hospice of choice. Her family and friends will continue to smile when recalling her singing "I'm forever blowing bubbles....."
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Kat McQuown
November 19, 2004
Hope, I miss you so much; your laughter, your positive outlook, our walks through the woods, your fun, flirty,youthful demeanor. You were the most positive influence in my life. I am blessed to have know you. The world has lost a most unique and loving light.
Sarah Holmen
November 17, 2004
Hope was truly a special woman, and a wonderful Grandmother. I will forever aspire to have the same zest for life that she actively expressed every day.
Robi Holmen
November 17, 2004
Thank you for the gifts you gave me though life and for being my biggest supporter. Love always, Robi
Doug Holmen
November 17, 2004
Hope was my mother-in-law. I loved her very much even at times when we would squabble over some intellectual issue. She was a brillant person and loved to question the "norm". She set an example for healthy living. She will be missed.
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