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David Edwin SWIER

David Edwin SWIER

Male 1921 - 2001  (79 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  David Edwin SWIERDavid Edwin SWIER was born on 29 Dec 1921 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA (son of Walter SWIER and Laura Helen SCHMIDT, son of Omar Alfred GEARHART and Gertrude Nettie PERKINS); died on 29 Jul 2001 in Selah, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried on 2 Aug 2001.

    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.

    David married Betty Fay TRUSTY in 1945 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Betty (daughter of Frank CHAPMAN and Martha TRUSTY) was born on 27 Sep 1929 in Quicksand, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; died on 13 Aug 2012 in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. David Edwin SWIER, Jr. was born on 16 Nov 1946 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA; died on 02 Feb 2017 in Troy, Miami, Ohio, USA.
    2. Walter Randall SWIER
    3. Thomas Ray SWIER
    4. Richard Lee SWIER was born on 13 Sep 1952 in Washington; died on 27 Mar 2011 in Yakima, Washington.
    5. Deborah Lynn SWIER

    David married Anita Jean BROWNELL on 20 Sep 1957. Anita was born on 13 Oct 1935; died on 29 Jun 2012; was buried in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Omar Alfred GEARHARTOmar Alfred GEARHART was born on 29 Feb 1884 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA (son of George Douglas GEARHART and Ruth Ella WILLHIDE); died on 28 Dec 1930 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Omar suffered a gunshot wound to the head in a hunting accident. As a result of this brain injury, he drank a lot and could also become violently angry.
    During the Great Depression, he opened up an auto repair garage with a partner. Shortly before his youngest child was born, he argued with his partner and was later found shot dead in the garage. The money and the partner were both gone.
    World War I Registration Card
    Name: Omar Alfred Gearhart
    Address: E. 827 36th Ave, Spokane, WA.
    Age: 34
    Date of Birth: February 29th 1884
    Race: White
    Native Born: Yes
    Occupation: Laborer (mechanical)
    Employer: City of Spokane
    Place of Employment: City Hall
    Nearest Relative: wife, Gertrude Gearhart
    Address: E. 827 36th Ave, Spokane, WA.
    Height: medium
    Weight: medium
    Color of eyes: grey
    Color of hair: black
    Date of Registration: September 18, 1918

    Died:
    Age at Death: 46

    Buried:
    Greenwood Memorial Terrace

    Omar married Gertrude Nettie PERKINS on 25 Dec 1910 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA. Gertrude (daughter of John E. PERKINS and Mary Isabell YOUNG) was born on 13 Sep 1887 in Hector, Renville, Minnesota, USA; died on 16 Mar 1971 in Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA; was buried in Benton City, Benton, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Gertrude Nettie PERKINSGertrude Nettie PERKINS was born on 13 Sep 1887 in Hector, Renville, Minnesota, USA (daughter of John E. PERKINS and Mary Isabell YOUNG); died on 16 Mar 1971 in Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA; was buried in Benton City, Benton, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    After Omar's murder, Gertrude had 10 children and was pregnant with another. She had no means of income. Her pregnancy hindered her ability to work. She had the baby -- a boy -- and still couldn't find work. The older children would find work here and there, but it wasn't enough to fill the needs of the family. They were all starving. Bessie, the third from the youngest, said that she remembered standing at her mother's bedroom door waiting for her turn to nurse. Gertrude was trying to to nurse the three youngest children just to keep them alive.
    Gertrude knew the situation couldn't continue. She had heard the State of Washington was going to come and take her children away. She didn't want them parceled out to distant homes, losing contact with each other. She wanted them to be able to stay in contact with each other. She went to her pastor and asked for help. They came up with a plan to ask the congregation for help. When the congregation was presented with the situation, members of the church stepped forward to adopt the children.
    The adoption papers included Gertrude's request that the children grow up knowing each other. The only children who weren't adopted were those who were old enough to be on their own and the baby.

    Died:
    Age: 84

    Children:
    1. John Douglas GEARHART was born on 25 Dec 1911 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 9 Dec 1985 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
    2. Ruth Isabelle GEARHART was born on 9 Apr 1913 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 16 December 1992 in Hoquiam, Washington; was buried in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA.
    3. Eva Marie GEARHART was born on 3 Aug 1914 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died in Aug 2007 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    4. Alice Gertrude GEARHART was born on 25 Nov 1915 in Washington; died on 02 Nov 1966 in Benton, Washington.
    5. Jessie Nadine GEARHART was born on 6 Apr 1916 in Spokane, Washington, United States; died on 16 Jan 2007 in Troy, Latah, Idaho; was buried in Troy, Latah County, Idaho, USA.
    6. Donald CANNAM was born on 11 Jul 1920 in Wallula, Walla Walla, Washington, USA; died on 28 Sep 1948 in Chelan, Chelan, Washington, USA; was buried in Chelan, Chelan County, Washington, USA.
    7. 1. David Edwin SWIER was born on 29 Dec 1921 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 29 Jul 2001 in Selah, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried on 2 Aug 2001.
    8. Frank Manley WALKER was born on 12 Jul 1923 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 4 June 2013 in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA; was buried in Boulder City, Clark County, Nevada, USA.
    9. Mary Elizabeth ZIEGLER was born on 26 Mar 1925 in Metaline, Pend Oreille, Washington, USA; died on 19 Jan 1999.
    10. Marjorie Anne NARUM was born on 2 Feb 1927 in Brownstown, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 2 Sep 2012 in Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho, USA; was buried on 12 Sep 2012 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    11. Omar Alfred GEARHART, Jr. was born on 5 Aug 1929 in Washington; died on 8 Jan 1983 in Sublimity, Marion, Oregon, USA; was buried in Stayton, Marion County, Oregon, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George Douglas GEARHART was born on 15 Jul 1860 in Licking, Ohio, USA (son of Conrad Langdon GEARHART and Sarah Francis COOK); died on 9 Nov 1929 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Maxwell Cemetery

    George married Ruth Ella WILLHIDE on 25 Dec 1878 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA. Ruth (daughter of Joseph Alfred WILLHIDE and Nancy Jane SMITH) was born on 21 Aug 1860 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 25 Jun 1952 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Ruth Ella WILLHIDE was born on 21 Aug 1860 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA (daughter of Joseph Alfred WILLHIDE and Nancy Jane SMITH); died on 25 Jun 1952 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Maxwell Cemetery

    Children:
    1. John Edward GEARHART was born on 16 Apr 1880 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 9 Jul 1941 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.
    2. Iva Romena GEARHART was born on 5 Jan 1882 in Iowa; died on 9 Jan 1975 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States.
    3. 2. Omar Alfred GEARHART was born on 29 Feb 1884 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 28 Dec 1930 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.
    4. Lois Maud GEARHART was born on 30 Jul 1888 in Iowa; died on 26 Jun 1922 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.
    5. Earl George GEARHART was born on 18 Sep 1891 in Iowa; died on 21 Apr 1964 in Alameda; was buried in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California, United States of America.

  3. 6.  John E. PERKINS was born in 1853 in Minnesota, USA (son of John B. PERKINS and Deborah D OUTLAND); died on 24 Feb 1895 in Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.

    John married Mary Isabell YOUNG between 1885-1887 in Minnesota, USA. Mary (daughter of William Henry YOUNG and Ophelia Lisenbee Sarepta MONTGOMERY) was born in Aug 1863 in Lakeville, Dakota, Minnesota, USA; died on 11 Jul 1932 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary Isabell YOUNGMary Isabell YOUNG was born in Aug 1863 in Lakeville, Dakota, Minnesota, USA (daughter of William Henry YOUNG and Ophelia Lisenbee Sarepta MONTGOMERY); died on 11 Jul 1932 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.
    Children:
    1. 3. Gertrude Nettie PERKINS was born on 13 Sep 1887 in Hector, Renville, Minnesota, USA; died on 16 Mar 1971 in Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA; was buried in Benton City, Benton, Washington, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Conrad Langdon GEARHART was born on 8 Mar 1838 in Licking County, Ohio, USA (son of Henry GEARHART and Elizabeth BILLMAN); died on 3 Oct 1899 in Collins, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Colo, Story County, Iowa, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Age at Death: 61

    Conrad married Sarah Francis COOK on 19 Dec 1858 in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA. Sarah (daughter of John Wesley COOK and Nancy Ann EDWARDS) was born on 26 Jun 1839 in Culpeper County, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Jun 1923 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Colo, Story County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sarah Francis COOK was born on 26 Jun 1839 in Culpeper County, Virginia, USA (daughter of John Wesley COOK and Nancy Ann EDWARDS); died on 20 Jun 1923 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Colo, Story County, Iowa, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Age: 83

    Children:
    1. 4. George Douglas GEARHART was born on 15 Jul 1860 in Licking, Ohio, USA; died on 9 Nov 1929 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.
    2. Rosanne Elizabeth GEARHART was born on 1 Jun 1862 in Licking County, Ohio, USA; died on 21 Jan 1948 in Iowa Center, Story, Iowa, United States.
    3. William Henry GEARHART was born on 7 Sep 1864 in Ohio; died on 10 Jul 1936 in Iowa, USA; was buried in Collins, Story County, Iowa, USA.
    4. Mary Flora Jane GEARHART was born on 16 Apr 1867 in Story County, Iowa, USA; died on 20 Oct 1936 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.
    5. Ollie Belle GEARHART was born on 21 Mar 1870 in Story County, Iowa, USA; died on 31 Dec 1959 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, United States.
    6. John Alva GEARHART was born on 22 Aug 1872 in Iowa; died on 13 Aug 1948 in Colo, Story, Iowa, United States.
    7. Eva Alice GEARHART was born on 24 Feb 1877 in Iowa; died on 1 Sep 1879 in Story City, Story, Iowa, United States.
    8. Oscar Harlan GEARHART was born on 27 Oct 1880 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 21 Feb 1952 in Colo, Story, Iowa, United States.

  3. 10.  Joseph Alfred WILLHIDE was born on 24 February 1825 in Maryland, USA (son of David WILHIDE and Christina Elizabeth WILHIDE); died on 10 November 1913 in USA; was buried in Iowa Center, Story County, Iowa, USA.

    Joseph married Nancy Jane SMITH on 06 Dec 1857 in Story Iowa. Nancy (daughter of John E.W. SMITH and Rachel STOOPS) was born on 3 Nov 1839 in Zionsville, Boone, Indiana, United States; died on 28 Mar 1891 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Iowa Center, Story County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Nancy Jane SMITH was born on 3 Nov 1839 in Zionsville, Boone, Indiana, United States (daughter of John E.W. SMITH and Rachel STOOPS); died on 28 Mar 1891 in Nevada, Story, Iowa, USA; was buried in Iowa Center, Story County, Iowa, USA.
    Children:
    1. Mary C WILLHIDE was born about 1859 in Iowa; died on 24 Nov 1937 in Nevada, Iowa.
    2. 5. Ruth Ella WILLHIDE was born on 21 Aug 1860 in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 25 Jun 1952 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA; was buried in Maxwell, Story, Iowa, USA.
    3. Rowena E. WILLHIDE was born on 4 Feb 1869 in Story County, Iowa, USA; died on 17 May 1919 in Iowa, USA; was buried in Iowa Center, Story County, Iowa, USA.

  5. 12.  John B. PERKINS was born on 4 Dec 1822 in Wayne, North Carolina (son of Samuel PERKINS and Rachel PIKE); died on 10 Feb 1898 in Brentwood, Contra Costa, California, USA.

    John married Deborah D OUTLAND on 12 Feb 1846 in Wayne, North Carolina. Deborah (daughter of Exum OUTLAND and Miriam OVERMAN) was born on 17 July 1821 in Rich Square, Northampton, NC, USA; died on 6 Aug 1880 in Hector, Renville, Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Deborah D OUTLAND was born on 17 July 1821 in Rich Square, Northampton, NC, USA (daughter of Exum OUTLAND and Miriam OVERMAN); died on 6 Aug 1880 in Hector, Renville, Minnesota, USA.
    Children:
    1. Miriam Elizabeth PERKINS was born on 31 Jan 1848 in Wayne, North Carolina, United States; died in Unknown in ?.
    2. Mary Jane PERKINS was born on 19 May 1849 in Wayne, North Carolina, United States; died on 9 Jun 1927 in Hennepin, Minnesota; was buried in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA.
    3. Rachel P. PERKINS was born on 2 Nov 1850 in Wayne, North Carolina, United States; died on 22 Nov 1919 in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA.
    4. William Samuel PERKINS was born on 9 May 1852 in Wayne, North Carolina, United States; died in 1931.
    5. 6. John E. PERKINS was born in 1853 in Minnesota, USA; died on 24 Feb 1895 in Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.
    6. Thomas J. PERKINS was born in 1857 in Minnesota, United States.
    7. Clinton PERKINS was born about 1859 in Minnesota.
    8. Lincoln PARKINS was born about 1860 in Minnesota.
    9. Anna G. PERKINS was born on 2 Feb 1864 in Maple Plains, Minnesota, USA; died on 31 Dec 1939 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

  7. 14.  William Henry YOUNG was born on 12 September 1830 in Frostburg, Allegany, Maryland, USA (son of Abraham Martin YOUNG and Ellen STACIE); died on 10 Aug 1896 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.

    William married Ophelia Lisenbee Sarepta MONTGOMERY on 31 Aug 1862 in Glencoe, McLeod, Minnesota, United States. Ophelia (daughter of Thomas Dixon MONTGOMERY and Eliza A. SMITH) was born on 22 Sep 1846 in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin; died on 7 Apr 1933 in Potlatch, Latah County, Idaho; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Ophelia Lisenbee Sarepta MONTGOMERYOphelia Lisenbee Sarepta MONTGOMERY was born on 22 Sep 1846 in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin (daughter of Thomas Dixon MONTGOMERY and Eliza A. SMITH); died on 7 Apr 1933 in Potlatch, Latah County, Idaho; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Age: 86

    Children:
    1. 7. Mary Isabell YOUNG was born in Aug 1863 in Lakeville, Dakota, Minnesota, USA; died on 11 Jul 1932 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.
    2. John Sherman YOUNG was born on 28 Sep 1865 in Glencoe, McLeod, Minnesota, USA; died on 28 Sep 1948 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    3. Frank Thomas YOUNG was born about 1869 in Minnesota; died on 02 Jan 1939 in Granger, Yakima, Washington.
    4. James Frederick YOUNG was born about 1871 in Minnesota, USA; died in 1956 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California.
    5. Henry Adelbert YOUNG was born on 11 March 1873 in Glencoe, McLeod, Minnesota, United States; died on 25 Apr 1942 in Bella Coola, British Columbia, Canada.
    6. Olive Kathryn YOUNG was born on 31 May 1883 in Rich Valley, McLeod, Minnesota, United States; died on 23 Sep 1957 in Orofino, Clearwater, Idaho, United States.
    7. Grace Evelyn YOUNG was born on 2 May 1888 in Alpine, Kent, Michigan, United States; died on 23 Jul 1950 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States.



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