Lawrence R Swain

Male 1923 - 2005  (82 years)


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  • Name Lawrence R Swain 
    Born 11 Mar 1923  Vernal, Uintah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 14 Jun 2005  Saint Anthony, Fremont, Idaho, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried
    • Burial: Unknown
      Find A Grave Memorial# 24211478
    Person ID I3390  Speirs-Taylor
    Last Modified 21 Nov 2014 

    Father Franklin Enoch Swain,   b. 23 Jul 1900, Vernal, Uintah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Mar 1986, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth E Swope/Dillman,   b. 1888,   d. 1974  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 3 Jul 1920  Vernal, Uintah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Divorced Aft 1930 
    Family ID F1078  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 11 Mar 1923 - Vernal, Uintah, Utah, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 14 Jun 2005 - Saint Anthony, Fremont, Idaho, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    1930 US Federal Census for Vernal, Uintah County, Utah
    1930 US Federal Census for Vernal, Uintah County, Utah
    Swain, Frank; 29 ears old; married at 19 years of age;
    Swain, Elizabeth E.; 41 years old; married at 19 years of age; born in Missouri, father in Indiana, mother in Missouri
    Swain, Glendon; 8 year old son; born in Utah, father in Utah, mother in Missouri
    Swain, Loren; 7 year old son; born in Utah, father in Utah, mother in Missouri
    Swain, Lawerence; 7 year old son; born in Utah, father in Utah, mother in Missouri
    Swain, Robert; 1 5/12 years old; born in Utah, father in Utah, mother in Missouri
    Obituary of 'Larry' Swain of St. Anthony, Idaho
    Obituary of "Larry" Swain of St. Anthony, Idaho
    Lawrence Swain Larry Lawrence R. Swain 82, died at his home June 14, 2005, from natural causes. Mr. Swain was born March 11, 1923 in Vernal Utah the son of Frank E. and Bessie Swope Swain. He grew up in Vernal where he attended school graduating from Unitah High School. During World War II he joined the U.S. Army. He received two Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars, and a Silver Star. He lived several places before moving to St. Anthony in l976 because of the Teton Dam disaster. He and his wife Nancy continued to live in St. Anthony. She died in 2002. Larry was a member of the Shriners organization and was a 32 degree Mason. He helped take many children to the hospital in Salt Lake City. He was a active member of the St. Anthony VFW He was active in many local service projects and civic affairs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. He is survived by two daughters Sunny Merrill, Provo; and Jacquie Stratton, Sandy, Three brothers Russell of Salt Lake City, Michael of Copperton; and Jeff of South Jordan. Preceded in death by four siblings, Glenn, Loran, Robert and Lewana. As per Larry's request he will be cremated with no formal services held. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bidwell Funeral Home.

    Deseret News
    Published: Monday, June 20 2005 4:32 p.m. MDT

  • Notes 
    • Birth: Mar. 11, 1923
      Vernal
      Uintah County
      Utah, USA
      Death: Jun. 14, 2005
      Saint Anthony
      Fremont County
      Idaho, USA

      Completed his earthly mission at his home in St. Anthony, Idaho at age 82. Born in Vernal, Utah. Son of Frank E. and Bessie Swope Swain. Grew up Vernal. Graduated from Unitah High School. U. S. Army World War II veteran. Received two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and a Silver Star. Lived several places before moving to St. Anthony in 1976 because of the Teton Dam disaster. Continued to live in St. Anthony. Wife Nancy died in 2002.