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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Elsa Swallow
Elsa
Swallow
November 7, 2006
Elsa Swallow's Obituary
Mrs. Raymond E. Swallow Jr. (Elsa) died Tuesday, November 7 at Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, where she had lived for the past several years.
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Born August 4, 1916, she grew up in Richmond as the middle daughter of architect/builder John W. Mueller, formerly of Indianapolis and Elva Kennard, formerly of Kennard and Spiceland, Indiana.� She married Raymond E. (Bud) Swallow, Jr. of Richmond and the couple settled east of Cambridge City, where both were active in community organizations and projects.� In 1986 Bud and Elsa moved to the Reeveston area of Richmond.
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Formerly an avid and accomplished golfer, Mrs. Swallow remained an enthusiastic bridge player and seamstress.� Surrounded by friends and family, this summer she celebrated her 90th birthday with parties in both Richmond and Cambridge City.
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A woman of charm and intelligence, Elsa Swallow is survived by her younger sister Martha Davidson of Friends Fellowship in Richmond; her daughter Frances Corsello of Denver, CO; son John R. Swallow (Michelle) of Reston, VA; and former daughter-in-law Barbara Hruza of Estes Park, CO. Her eight grandchildren scattered throughout the country include grandsons Jack Swallow of Denver; Mark Swallow of Fort Collins, CO; Colin (Chuck) Swallow of Austin, TX; Jack Corsello of Mill Valley, CA; Andrew Corsello of Richmond, VA; Benjamin Swallow now living in Kauai, Hawaii; and Christopher Swallow of Arlington, VA; plus granddaughter Ann Schumaker of Estes Park, CO.
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These grandchildren remember Elsa for her dry wit, her love of hearing and telling good stories, and for her homemade applesauce.
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She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and by nephew John Davidson and his wife Debi of Richmond; sister-in-law Joan Swallow Reiter of Borrego Springs, CA; and brother-in-law Charles Swallow and wife Ruth of Indianapolis.
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Elsa Swallow was preceded in death by her older sister Louise Stimson, by her son Chuck in 1973, and by her husband Bud in 2003.
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A memorial service for Elsa Swallow will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3 in the Assembly Room at Friends Fellowship Community (2030 Chester Blvd., Richmond).� Rev. Dana C. Corsello, Associate Pastor of Saint James Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia, will officiate.� www.riggle-waltermann.com
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Born August 4, 1916, she grew up in Richmond as the middle daughter of architect/builder John W. Mueller, formerly of Indianapolis and Elva Kennard, formerly of Kennard and Spiceland, Indiana.� She married Raymond E. (Bud) Swallow, Jr. of Richmond and the couple settled east of Cambridge City, where both were active in community organizations and projects.� In 1986 Bud and Elsa moved to the Reeveston area of Richmond.
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Formerly an avid and accomplished golfer, Mrs. Swallow remained an enthusiastic bridge player and seamstress.� Surrounded by friends and family, this summer she celebrated her 90th birthday with parties in both Richmond and Cambridge City.
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A woman of charm and intelligence, Elsa Swallow is survived by her younger sister Martha Davidson of Friends Fellowship in Richmond; her daughter Frances Corsello of Denver, CO; son John R. Swallow (Michelle) of Reston, VA; and former daughter-in-law Barbara Hruza of Estes Park, CO. Her eight grandchildren scattered throughout the country include grandsons Jack Swallow of Denver; Mark Swallow of Fort Collins, CO; Colin (Chuck) Swallow of Austin, TX; Jack Corsello of Mill Valley, CA; Andrew Corsello of Richmond, VA; Benjamin Swallow now living in Kauai, Hawaii; and Christopher Swallow of Arlington, VA; plus granddaughter Ann Schumaker of Estes Park, CO.
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These grandchildren remember Elsa for her dry wit, her love of hearing and telling good stories, and for her homemade applesauce.
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She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and by nephew John Davidson and his wife Debi of Richmond; sister-in-law Joan Swallow Reiter of Borrego Springs, CA; and brother-in-law Charles Swallow and wife Ruth of Indianapolis.
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Elsa Swallow was preceded in death by her older sister Louise Stimson, by her son Chuck in 1973, and by her husband Bud in 2003.
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A memorial service for Elsa Swallow will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3 in the Assembly Room at Friends Fellowship Community (2030 Chester Blvd., Richmond).� Rev. Dana C. Corsello, Associate Pastor of Saint James Episcopal Church, Richmond, Virginia, will officiate.� www.riggle-waltermann.com
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