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Leona Mae Drage Swartwood

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Birth	:	6 Feb 1930 Shelton, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	10 Sep 2016 Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Cemetery, Broadwater, Morrill County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6067009, -102.8488998
Description	:	Leona Mae Swartwood, 86, of Melbeta, Nebraska, passed away on September 10, 2016 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She was born on February 6, 1930 in Shelton, Nebraska, the daughter of William and Ruth (Kneher) Drage. Always known as a sweet woman, Leona was soft hearted from the beginning. One fond memory was when her and her father, William, purchased a pig to feed and butcher, but when it came time for butcher, she begged it not to happen. Leona graduated high school from Shelton, Nebraska, class of 1948. She married Duane Swartwood in Shelton, on July... Read More	Leona Mae Swartwood, 86, of Melbeta, Nebraska, passed away on September 10, 2016 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She was born on February 6, 1930 in Shelton, Nebraska, the daughter of William and Ruth (Kneher) Drage. Always known as a sweet woman, Leona was soft hearted from the beginning. One fond memory was when her and her father, William, purchased a pig to feed and butcher, but when it came time for butcher, she begged it not to happen. Leona graduated high school from Shelton, Nebraska, class of 1948. She married Duane Swartwood in Shelton, on July 3, 1949. The two then made their home in Odessa, Nebraska until 1967 when they moved to the Scottsbluff area. Once there, Leona shared her love of cooking and spreading her happiness as a school food service worker for 28 years at Scottsbluff, Melbeta and Gering. When not working, Leona enjoyed canning her homegrown love, crafting treasures on plastic canvas and quillows. During the winter months, she looked forward to traveling south. Leona was a member of the Methodist Church and was also a 50 year member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was a strong, hard working woman that loved her country, her family and her friends. Leona is survived by: her sons, Larry (Renee’) Swartwood, Lonnie (Eileen) Swartwood, and Leon Swartwood; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; brother, Ronnie (Mary) Drage; sister, Karen (Ron) Daily; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, John Burbach. Her parents, husband, Duane, daughter-n-law, Joy Swartwood, and great grandson Jayden Swartwood preceded her in death. At her request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Graveside memorial service on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Broadwater, Nebraska, with Pastor Bev Russell officiating. Obituary informaiotn from Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

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Leona Mae Drage Swartwood's memorial is located at: Rose Hill Cemetery, Broadwater, Morrill County, USA.
When did Leona Mae Drage Swartwood death?
Leona Mae Drage Swartwood death on 10 Sep 2016 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.6067009
Longitude: -102.8488998

Family Members:

Parent

William Virgil Drage

(1899 - 1975)

Ruth G. Kneher Drage

(1908 - 2000)

Spouse

Duane C. Swartwood

(1927 - 1996)

Siblings

Ronald Milton Drage

(1938 - 2018)

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