Betty Swanson
Sept. 16, 1926 — May 4, 2021 (age 94)
BOARDMAN — Betty Swanson, 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday (May 4) at Hospice of the Valley.
Her family kept a vigil by her side during her two-week journey after suffering a stroke.
Betty Swanson born Sept. 16, 1926 in Punxsutawney, Pa., to Esther Carlson McQuown and David McQuown.
She moved to Youngstown in 1945 and graduated from Boardman High School, class of 1946.
She worked for Union National Bank and Bank One for 33 years.
She always was looking to better herself personally and professionally, taking many courses through the American Institute of Banking.
She progressed her career in banking and was very proud when she became a loan administrator for Bank One. She also earned her banking and real estate licensees during this time. She retired from Bank One in 1984.
Betty was a lifelong, devout member of First Covenant Church. She served as a deacon, a member of Covenant Woman and Open Door.
Betty also was a member of the Boardman Historical Society.
Betty married Evar Swanson in 1950 after she caught his eye singing in the church choir. They were lovingly married for 56 years.
One of her greatest prides in life was raising their two daughters, Barbara (Steve) Marks of Boardman and Judy (Thomas) Smith of Canfield. Judy passed away in 2015, which left a big hole in Betty's heart.
Betty was an incredible grandmother to her four grandsons. She was one of their biggest cheerleaders in life, watching them play sports and grow into adulthood.
She leaves behind grandsons Stephen (Carrie) Marks, Matthew (Kaiti) Marks, Brett (Allison) Smith and Evan Smith (Brianna Chapman); and great-grandchildren Leah Marks, Abigail Marks, Andrew Marks, Jack Marks, Joey Marks and Liam Smith.
Her great-grandchildren brought a new light to her life. She enjoyed playing games with them, doing crafts and puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; her daughter, Judy; and sisters, Barbara Snedden Bernell Jackson and Evangeline Reesman.
Betty valued and cherished her friendship with lifelong friend, Bea Elmo.
Friends and family are welcome to visit Friday (May 7) at First Covenant Church, 5210 Glenwood Ave., from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. The Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home in Boardman ia handling arrangements.
Family and friends of Betty may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences to the Swanson family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, North Lima Ohio 44514 or First Covenant Church, 5210 Glenwood Ave., Boardman Ohio 44512.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, guests must wear a mask and observe proper protocols.
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This story was originally published May 6, 2021 at 4:38 PM with the headline "Betty Swanson."