David Edwin SWIER^[1]

1921 - 2001  (79 years)

• Name	David Edwin SWIER  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17]
  Born	29 Dec 1921	Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA   [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 19]
  Gender	Male
  Died	29 Jul 2001	Selah, Yakima, Washington, USA   [6, 9, 10, 11]
  Buried	2 Aug 2001
  Person ID	I-2144833590	Our Family Tree
  Last Modified	31 Jul 2021

  
  

  Father	Omar Alfred GEARHART,   b. 29 Feb 1884, Colo, Story, Iowa, USA ,   d. 28 Dec 1930, Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA  (Age 46 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Mother	Gertrude Nettie PERKINS,   b. 13 Sep 1887, Hector, Renville, Minnesota, USA ,   d. 16 Mar 1971, Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA  (Age 83 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Married	25 Dec 1910	Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA   [20, 21]
  Family ID	F652	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Father	Walter SWIER,   b. 1 May 1894, Sioux County, Iowa, USA ,   d. 5 Jul 1974, Olympia, Thurston, Washington, USA  (Age 80 years)
  Relationship	Adopted
  Mother	Laura Helen SCHMIDT,   b. 30 Jan 1900, Wells, Cherry, Nebraska, USA ,   d. 1 Feb 1965, Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA  (Age 65 years)
  Relationship	Adopted
  Married	16 Mar 1920	Kittitas County, Washington, USA
  Family ID	F653	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Betty Fay TRUSTY,   b. 27 Sep 1929, Quicksand, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA ,   d. 13 Aug 2012, Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, USA  (Age 82 years)
  Married	1945	Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
  Children	1. David Edwin SWIER, Jr.,   b. 16 Nov 1946, Letcher, Kentucky, USA ,   d. 02 Feb 2017, Troy, Miami, Ohio, USA  (Age 70 years)   2. Walter Randall SWIER   3. Thomas Ray SWIER   4. Richard Lee SWIER,   b. 13 Sep 1952, Washington ,   d. 27 Mar 2011, Yakima, Washington  (Age 58 years)   5. Deborah Lynn SWIER
  Last Modified	30 Jul 2021
  Family ID	F433	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Anita Jean BROWNELL,   b. 13 Oct 1935,   d. 29 Jun 2012  (Age 76 years)
  Married	20 Sep 1957
  Last Modified	30 Jul 2021
  Family ID	F657	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Photos

  David Swier Cowiche High School Yearbook

  
  

• Notes

  In 1930 Census, living in home of Walter Swier. He had been adopted by this time, as Walter identifies him as his son and his name has been changed to David E. Swier from Edwin Guy Gearhart. In 1930 Census his natural brothers are located in several homes: 1) Jessie M. Gearhart boarder with Annie M. Jenson; 14 years old; parents listed as born in Ohio (mother) and Washington (father); living in West Ahtanum, Yakima County, Washington. He is listed in David's obituary as Jessie Riddle. 2) John Gearhart and Donald Gearhart (listed in David's obituary as Donald Cannon) boarders with Ralph Carmack; John was 18 years old and Donald was 9. They listed themselves and their parents as all born in Washington. Living in Nile, Yakima County, Washington. John was most likely never adopted because he was of age. Jessie and Donald were still underage, but this census must have been taken before permanent homes were found for them. World War II Army Enlistment Record Date: September 4, 1942 Tacoma, Washington Air Corps Grade: Private Term: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of Source: Civil life Education: 4 years of high school Occupation: Electrician, Automotive* (Automotive electrician. ) or Automobile Mechanic* or Automobile Body Repairman* or Motorcycle Mechanic* or Automobile Radiator Man* (Radiator repairman.) or Tractor Mechanic or Motor Inspector An asterisk (*) appearing after a job Marital status: Single, without dependents Height: 70 Weight: 126 Obituary, newspaper unknown: SELAH -- David Edwin Swier, 79, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2001 at his home in Selah. David was born December 29, 1921 in Spokane, WA. to Omar and Gertrude Gearhart. His given name was Edwin Guy Gearhart. He was adopted by Walter and Laura Swier in 1930 and changed his name to David Edwin Swier. David attended grade school and high school in Cowiche, WA. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII and served as an aircraft and engine mechanic. He married Anita J. Brownell on September 20, 1957. They shared many joys together over the next 44 years. David worked for his parents in the orchard business, and later worked for Michelson Packaging Co. before retiring. He enjoyed gardening, fixing up cars, and he particularly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Anita Swier of Selah, WA.; four sons, David E. Swier of Ohio, Randy Swier of Kennewick, WA., Thomas Swier and his wife Patti of Georgia, Richard Swier and his wife Ellen of Toppenish, WA.; and his daughter Debbie Swier of Kent, WA.; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 8 sisters, Eva Heier, Margie Water, Jessie Riddle, Betty Ann Bailey, Ruth Anderson, Carol Babb, Dorcas Tobin, and Helen Marie West; and a brother, Frank Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents and adoptive parents; 3 sisters, Mary Smith, Ruth Kyker, and Alice McReynolds; and 3 brothers, Junior Gearhart, John Gearhart, and Donald Cannon. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 W. Yakima Ave. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

  
  

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