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JOHN G. ”RED” SWOYER
June 11, 1935 ˜ November 11, 2018
John G. ”Red” Swoyer, 83, of Vancouver, WA, passed away on Nov. 11, 2018. He was the second of three children born in Walsenburg, CO to Henry A. Swoyer and Sylvia L. (Comyford) Swoyer on June 11, 1935.
Red joined the Navy at 17 years old and served 3 years.
He married Carol L. Manley on Feb. 17th, 1956.
Red’s name was well known in the trucking industry. He was a truck bodyman for many years rebuilding wrecked trucks before retiring in 1994.
Red was beloved by all who knew him. He had a big heart and was always ready to help anyone in need.
Red is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol Lee (Manley) Swoyer; his brother, Richard Swoyer; half-sisters, Ernestine (Lively) Slinker and Darline (Lively) Lewis; his five children, Linda Swoyer, John Swoyer, Jr., David Swoyer, Gary Swoyer, and Kathryn “Kate” Swoyer; 7 grandchildren and and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Jesse Marie “Dorothy” (Swoyer) Freeman.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Elk’s Lodge, 907 Grace Ave., Battle Ground, WA, Nov. 17th, at 2 p.m.
Please sign his guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
So sorry for your loss but no one can take away the memories we all have. May God bless you and keep you in His arms until we all meet in Heaven some day. We remember you from Good shepherd in Vancouver.
Henry-Sharon Anderson
November 23, 2018
Dear Uncle Red ❤, I have such wonderful memories of you and Aunt Carol. My mom (Kimberly Jauregui) would tell me such fun and sweet childhood memories that you both created for her. Rest, love you.
Karrie Davis
November 20, 2018
You will be missed Uncle Red. With much love and respect. You were a great Man. You always had a wonderful smile and a kind word for everyone. I thank you for all the wonderful memories. You made me feel important and part of the family. The best memories of my childhood are because of you and Aunt Carol! You took us on great adventures, camping, and picnics! You taught us so much. I love you very much, I always have.
Kimberly Jauregui
November 19, 2018
Red, you will be missed by so many. You always had a hug and a smile for everyone. I'll always remember your smile while holding my little ones. Rest in peace. Love you.
Carolyn Lunsford (James)
November 18, 2018
Sorry for your loss.
LaNita Belinskey
November 17, 2018
We were not all that close but you held a special place in my heart. My best memories I had with you were the times you taught me to run the tractor. The smile it put on your face was priceless. I already miss you so much. Another great memory from when we were living with you was how you would come and wait for Henry's bus with us every morning and afternoon. May your memory live on through all of us. Love you grandpa.
Laura Bedortha
November 17, 2018
He is the father of one of my good friends, Linda. I pray for peace for his family.
Amy Richardson
November 17, 2018
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