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Betty Jean Adams Swaim

Birth	:	28 Aug 1923 Drakesville, Davis County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Feb 2011 Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Drakesville Cemetery, Drakesville, Davis County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7947006, -92.4852982
Description	:	Betty Jean Swaim, 87, of Drakesville, Iowa passed away February 16, 2011 at the Serenity House in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was born August 28, 1923 near Drakesville, Iowa to John Q. Adams Jr. and Rose Bailey Adams. She attended Washington and Elm Grove Schools and gradusted from Bloomfield High School in 1941. After teaching in rural schools for two years, she married Fred Basil Swaim on December 24, 1942. She was a homemaker for many years and then worked as a teacher's aide for the Drakesvville School, substituted in the Davis County Elementary Schools, and operated... Read More	Betty Jean Swaim, 87, of Drakesville, Iowa passed away February 16, 2011 at the Serenity House in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was born August 28, 1923 near Drakesville, Iowa to John Q. Adams Jr. and Rose Bailey Adams. She attended Washington and Elm Grove Schools and gradusted from Bloomfield High School in 1941. After teaching in rural schools for two years, she married Fred Basil Swaim on December 24, 1942. She was a homemaker for many years and then worked as a teacher's aide for the Drakesvville School, substituted in the Davis County Elementary Schools, and operated a pre-school in her home. Betty was a member of the Drakesville United Methodist Church for 74 years, where she tought Sunday School, was active in United Methodist Women, and served on numerous committees. She also served on the town council and was the town treasureer for 28 years. She was involved in many community organizations including the American Legion Auxiliary, Order of Eastern Star, Davis County Historical Society, and the Iowa Retired School Personnel Association. She is survived by three sons, Kent(Marlene)Swaim of Iowa City, Iowa, Kurt(Julie)Swaim of Bloomfield, Iowa, Kim(Linda)Swaim of Indianola, Iowa; a daughter, Kay(Lonny)Wilson of Oskaloosa, Iowa; a sister, Doris(Dale)Terhune of Davenport, Iowa; a brother, Bob(Martha)Adams of Annandale, Virginia; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and a sister, Norma Heckart. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Monday, February 21, 2011 at the Drakesville United Methodist Church in Drakesvville with Pastor Kevin Gingerich officiating. Interment will follow at the Drakessville Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 9 am on Sunday with Eastern Star services at 2:30 pm followed by a family visitation until 5 pm at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. A memorial has been established to the Drakesville United Methodist Church.

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Betty Jean Adams Swaim's memorial is located at: Drakesville Cemetery, Drakesville, Davis County, USA.
When did Betty Jean Adams Swaim death?
Betty Jean Adams Swaim death on 16 Feb 2011 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7947006
Longitude: -92.4852982

Family Members:

Parent

John Adams

(1900 - 1974)

Rose Mable Bailey Adams

(1903 - 1995)

Spouse

Fred Basil Swaim

(1916 - 1999)

Siblings

Norma J. Adams Heckart

(1927 - 2007)

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