Robert Allen Swars
March 11, 1947 - October 12, 2008
Obituary
Robert ‘Bob’ Allen Swars
March 11, 1947 – October 12, 2008. A resident of Federal Way, Washington, Robert ‘Bob’ Swars passed on to our heavenly father. He was born in Oakland, California to Edward and Marie Fontes Swars. He has resided in Washington for the past 17 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Peggy Sue Swars; his sons Larry Monica Swars, Chad Swars, Michael Cassandra Miguel, Bobby Miguel and daughters, Tammy James Campbell and Kristy Ramirez; ten grandchildren: Nicole, Ryan, Cheylene, Tristan, Brandon, Hailey, Austin, Devin, Joel and Kianna.
He was a loving brother to Shirley Gary Lutes, Arlene Glenn Reeves and Beverly Rick Pelkey, Ken Swars and the late Eddie Swars, Phyllis Swars, Gilbert ‘Gil’ Swars and Donald Swars. He had several nieces and nephews as well as an enlarged circle of friends whose lives he touched.
Bob was a painter for Mack Truck in California for approximately ten years before he went to work at the Naval Air Station in Alameda, California. He moved to Washington in 1992, and was employed as a painter for Kenworth. He also performed property maintenance for several complexes in the Seattle/Tacoma area. Bob enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family at Mossy Rock as well as his love of Elvis Presley. He will always be remembered for his compassion to help others and his active affiliation with the northwest psychics.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 11:00am – 1:00pm followed by a Graveside Service, all at Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery, 37600 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way, WA 98003. Memorials in Bob’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 557 Roy St., Lower Level, Seattle, WA 98109. Arrangements are under the direction of Bonney-Watson Federal Way, 253 839-7317.
May he rest in peace with the grace of God and shine upon us his light of love and protection. Love and peace to his restful journey and may we all be together in His heaven. To the family, please be strong and know that you are loved and Bob still hears you, so talk to him and may you all be healed. Much love, Kim Janes
Peggy and family,
so sorry to hear about Bob passing my heart goes out to you it is a very sad time right now for you because you will miss him as will alot of people,but always remember where he is now and the lord needed him ,and he is well and waiting for all of us to join him in our time.
with love
Lenna Monaghan
Uncle Bob,
We will carry you wherever we go and your memory will guide us with whatever we do. I know you will never leave us completely but rather watch over us from above.
You shall live forever in our hearts,and in our memories.
Love Dayna, David, Cheylene
Dear Bob, Just wanted to say thank you for being one who has really changed my life. I feel blessed to have met you and your wonderful family at the meetings every week/month. Your kind, inspirational words have really affected me and helped my self-esteem grow. I will always see you as a father figure and will never forget your love and compassion towards others and for me.You will always be in our hearts forever. Much Love, Hayley Howell
I knew Bob thru my dad Dudley Quintell. In my teen years is when i met Bob, my dad and i used to visit him and i would walk by his house everyday on my way to school. what sticks out in my mind is that Bob was a kind man, he always spoke to me straight, never down to me. When i think of Bob i think Elvis. The last time i saw him he had dark hair and side burns, little grey. I like my memories of him. I will miss my dad talking about Bob’s e-mails and phone calls. On a lighter side i am relieved that he had so many that loved him, which was not hard to do, and i do truley hope he is watching out for us all. Thank-you for letting me say my peace.
Wendy Lautenschlager Quintell
our thoughts and prayers are with you and i know things are hard but i know bob would want us to work threw them and enjoy life as he was before passed away may he rest in peace and i know he is.
Bob….Thank you so much for all that you’ve done and the many good times. I can’t make your service cause I am very ill…course you know that. Be well friend.
I’M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. I’m Beverly sister-in-law. We all went to school in califoria. Bob will be missed by all. Bob went home to Jesus. Donna Pelkey
In the short time I have known Bob he has taught me many things. Some of which are helping me deal emotionally with his passing.
I know he is back home. He will be missed.
“To you Bob, light and love as your journey continues.”
Bob
you will always be remembered.
To your family and friends,
My prayers are with you.
Jeremy Monaghan
We will always remember what you have taught/told/shared with us… and will never forget you…. WE will miss you deeply…. Love You Boob!!
i worked with bob at mack truck for 10 years we were good freans we also work at nas alameda i will mis him alot
This is Chad Swars..He is my Father.. Him and I had alot going on between us so much that we didnt even speak to each other for a while…I wish we had more time for better words HE will me missed and always remebered Love his son Chad……
Bob, you will be deeply missed; your kindness and thoughtfulness for our family will be with us always. You were a wonderful husband to our sister and a wonderful stepfather to her children. I, more then anyone, know that the saying “Blood is thicker then water” is not true. You gave your all and you loved with all of your heart. Your journey has just begun, not ended. Thank you Bob for all you have done. Love Always, Matt,Jennifer,Brittney and Joshua.
I was Bob’s 2nd wife, January We were married from June l970 – March l977. Beverly, his sister, was my best friend in highschool. She introduced us. Even tho we didnt see each other after l977, I heard from the family of his life. He was truly a great painter of Mack Trucks. I know that, cause I remember him painting my dad’s car and the paint job lasted thru 3 people after my dad that I know of. I still have the Mack Truck dog earrings he bought me one year for our anniversary. :O
Bless him and my thoughts go to the family that still takes me in as part of theirs. Love, Jan
To Bob Swars family,
I pray that at this sorrowful time you reflect upon all the joy that you once shared with Bob. During this sad time I pray you find comfort in knowing we are expressing our sympathy for all the family. Keep the loving memories alive of Bob and you will be comforted by our Lord and Savior.
God be with all of you,
Diana Carte and family
I met Bob at Lou Free’s Showcase last year. He invited me to his Wednesday night events and asked me to do a presentation on the Rapid Eye therapy that I do. I was warmly welcomed by his wife Peggy and his sister Bev and some of the others there. It felt like family! Bob’s intuitive gift was a blessing to me and my daughter Hayley. We always came away with more confidence about our lives. We will miss him dearly. He was a very good man who did a lot of wonderful things for others. With love, Helen
My namie is Nicole and I am Bob’s oldest granddaughter. I wish I could tell stories about him but I really can’t remember any. I live so far away from him and we did not talk much and for that I wish I could go back in time. Life is to short to make excuses about why we don’t catch up with family members and that is a lesson I have learned. I just want to say that he was loved and will be missed.
You must have an important mission to have left us so soon.
I will miss our conversations and the words of wisdom that have helped me along my path.
Be well my friend.