FLORENCE SWIFT

1918 - 2010

Florence Swift, of Everett, WA, passed away on June 16, 2010, at the age of 91.

Born in Stanford, MT, on November 30, 1918, she moved with her family to a farm in Finlayson, WI, to Minneapolis, MN, and finally to Spokane, WA where she graduated from Lewis and Clark High School. In Spokane, she met and soon married Lester Swift on Christmas Eve, 1939.

During WWII, Florence lived in Seattle and worked for G. O. Guy Drugs while her husband was stationed out of Skagway, AK.

Following the war, they returned to Spokane, built a home and lived there until the move to Everett's Church of the Truth in 1963 to work in the ministry.

As a pastor and pastor's wife, she filled many positions in the church over the years, including a Dial-a-Prayer line.

As an avid writer, Florence had some articles and devotions published, but her most treasured writings were the history of both her DuPere family and the Swift family.

Years were spent alongside her husband in the Coast Guard Auxiliary, on board the "Ark" and then the "High Hope." She enjoyed cooking "the catch of the day" in her galley.

Florence is survived by a daughter, Diana Van Notric and her husband Dan, of Day Creek, WA; four grandchildren, Joe and Deanna Van Notric, Heather and Michael Hoffman, Holly and Allen Grenz, and Jon and Kristine Van Notric; eight great-grandchildren, Collin and Cameron Van Notric, Katie and Amy Hoffman, Jaeden Grenz, Jozalyn, Izabella and baby (due July, 2010) Van Notric. There are many other relatives and friends over the U. S. and Canada. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester in 1996; five brothers; two sisters; and her parents, Joseph and Ellen DuPere.

A memorial service is scheduled for July 10, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Day Creek Chapel, 31438 S. Skagit Hwy., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.

Memorials are suggested to the Sister Connection Fund, C/O Day Creek Chapel. Florence will rest with her husband Les, and mother Ellen at Riverside Mausoleum, in Spokane, WA.

Share your memories of Florence and sign the on-line guest register at www.lemleychapel.com