Terry Swalve
September 1, 1939 ~ January 31, 2017
Terry Gene Swalve, 77, passed away on January 31, 2017, at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. Family and friends will gather from 9-11 a.m. with a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Terry was the son of Eugene and Cecile Swalve. He was born September 1, 1939, in George, Iowa. He grew up in George and graduated from George High School in 1957. He earned an Jr. Accounting degree from Mankato Commercial College and went on to attend Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Economics.
Terry worked for JC Penney, Tempo, and then settled in to selling men's clothing Rehans's and eventually Norman's Mens Wear. Terry then operated his used book store-S&S books for many years until his stroke in 2015. Terry's favorite past time was supporting the Augustana sports teams and was an avid alumni/fan. He rarely missed a basketball or volleyball game.
The pride of Terry's life were his children and grandchildren, and spending time with them was his greatest joy. He especially enjoyed the years of driving his granddaughter, Alexis to school.
Grateful for sharing in his life are his three children, Laura (Tim) Sagers, Lance Swalve and Kari Swalve, and grandchildren, Alexis Swalve, Ben Sagers, Siarra (Calan) Hollingsworth, Sileah (Evan) Brock, and Seth Swalve. Terry is also survived by his sister, Charlene (Jim) DeGooyer; niece, Jodi DeGooyer; and nephews, Todd DeGooyer and Mark Swalve. Terry also had a very special friend, Pat Kadoun
Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Cecil, and his brother, Gary.
Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Mercy or the Family Caregivers Center at Mercy.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the Hiawatha Care Center staff, and Dr. MaryAnn Nelson for their love and kindness in caring for Terry the past two years. His life was enhanced by the care he received. The family would also like to thank Hospice of Mercy.
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My thoughts and my prayers are with you Laura, Tim and Ben. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. It has been a long ,hard journey, but Terry is now”home” and his memories will always be a part of you.
Blessings and Peace,
Tara