Hilma Edith Swanson

1927 - 2013

Hilma Edith Swanson obituary, 1927-2013, BREMERTON, WA

BORN

1927

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home

5505 Kitsap Way

Bremerton, Washington

Hilma Swanson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 29, 2013.

Hilma Edith Swanson passed away Jan 29, 2013. She was born Feb 24, 1927 in Bangor, WA to Leo and Ione (Torgeson) Salo. She lived her early years in Poulsbo and left to attend and graduate from the University of Washington. She returned to meet and marry William Swanson, who preceded her in death. She had a 30-year federal career at Keyport, WA. After retirement, she enjoyed bowling, swimming, and was an Avon saleslady for 20 years. She loved animals, especially her dog, "Teddy," and her cat, "Kitty." She will be dearly missed, particularly by her dear friend, Sylvia McCall. Services will be held at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home on Saturday, February 2nd, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.

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February 11, 2013

Charlie Gallaher

Edith was my Great Aunt and one of the very sweetest people I have ever known! My childhood was enriched by the memories of summer adventures visiting Aunt Edith and Uncle Billy with my cousins. Hours of make believe and climbing trees were spent in the light of her warmth and caring smile. As a small child one of my greatest friends was her dog Mandy who clung to Aunt Edith with love and guardianship much the way Teddy did in later years to come.
I will always be grateful to her for her encouragement of my artistic abilities and have yet to find a fruit salad that tastes half as good as the one she makes :) Aunt Edith, I'll always love you and will treasure your memory as long as I live!

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February 1, 2013

Edith was my cousin and joined us at many holiday family gatherings. She loved bringing the Martinellis sparkling cider for all of us to enjoy!! What a joy it was to have her as part of our gatherings....she was a wonderful person and very loving towards others.....Rest in Peace Edith...you will be missed....Love, Kristan Stenman

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