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Carol Babb Letter (March 28, 1988): Dorothy Kaaper died in 1858.
Marriage Record indicates she was living in Grootbroek and her parents were in Wijdenes at time of marriage. Death Record indicates Wijdenes as birthplace (from Rick Zeutenhorst).

Dieuwertje married Wouter SWIER on 5 May 1853 in Bovenkarspel, Noord Holland, Netherlands. Wouter (son of Gerrit SWIER and Trijntje BOUER) was born on 10 Dec 1821 in Bovenkarspel, Noord Holland, Netherlands; died on 25 Feb 1911 in Bovenkarspel, Noord Holland, Netherlands. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dirk and Aaltje Swier arrived in New York on March 9, 1893 on the ship Maasdam. Dirk came to the United States to find a hot, dry climate to improve his lung condition.
Settled first in Colorado, then Iowa (winter 1893) before coming to Yakima, Washington in 1901.

Dirk married Aaltje ZWIER on 1 May 1879 in Bovenkarspel, Stede Broec, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Aaltje (daughter of Jacob ZWIER and Trijntje ROL) was born on 10 May 1858 in Enkhuizen, Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 1 Oct 1941 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried in Moxee City, Yakima County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married John Riewald, October 28, 1900.

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Married Albert Jongeward, June 17, 1904.

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Married Henry Schut.

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Married Gerrit Zeutenhorst, March 23, 1911.

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Married William Labberton.

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1930 Census, Yakima County, Washington
Cowiche Precinct
Enumeration District 39-37
Sheet No. 7A
Enumeration Date April 21, 1930
Line 35, Dwelling No. 152, Family No. 159, Swier, Walter, Head, owned home, male, white, 35 years old, 26 at first marriage, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Holland, mother born in Holland, State or M.T. code 65, Country 08, Nativity 0, speaks English, Occupation: Farmer, Industry: Fruit, Class of Worker: O, WWI veteran, Schedule No. 100
Line 36, Swier, Laura H., Wife-H, female, white, 30 years old, 20 at first marriage, able to read and write, born in Nebraska, father born in Nebraska, mother born in Nebraska, code 69, speaks English, Occupation: None
Line 37, Swier, Hellen M., daughter, female, white, 9 years old, single, able to read and write, born in Washington, father born in Nebraska*, mother born in Nebraska, code 96, speaks English, Occupation: None
Line 38, Swier, David E., son, male, white, 8 years old, single, able to read and write, born in Washington, father born in Nebraska*, mother born in Nebraska, code 96, speaks English, Occupation: None
Line 39, Swier, Carol M., daughter, female, white, 4 3/12 years old, single, born in Washington, father born in Nebraska*, mother born in Nebraska, code 96, speaks English, Occupation: None
Line 40, Swier, Ruth N., daughter, female, white, 1 6/12 years old, single, born in Washington, father born in Nebraska*, mother born in Nebraska, code 96, speaks English, Occupation: None
*Census-taker mistranscribed Walter's state of birth on entries for his children; he was born in Iowa.

Walter married Laura Helen SCHMIDT on 16 Mar 1920 in Kittitas County, Washington, USA. Laura (daughter of Bruno SCHMIDT and Lena NOH) was born on 30 Jan 1900 in Wells, Cherry, Nebraska, USA; died on 1 Feb 1965 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married Clarence John Bordeaux, January 19, 1921.

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Married William Thompson.

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Married Martina Pruitt, March 4, 1932.

Family/Spouse: Howard Oliver WEST. Howard was born in 1920; died in 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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]

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]