Raymond S. Swader |
| Posted 2009-01-04 by Sharon |
| The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ November 5, 2008, p. A10 Mr. Raymond S. Swader, age, 61, passed away Oct. 28. Funeral services will be held on Friday (Nov.7) at 6 p. m. at Wickenburg Funeral Home. Ray was born July 15, 1947 in Tucson, Ariz. He was raised in the Tucson and Willcox areas. He began working in farming and ranching at an early age and later worked construction where he became a plumber by trade. He had attended Arizona State University as well as the University of Arizona, mainly studying art. Ray was a very talented artist working with oil painting and pencil sketching. He enjoyed painting scenic art in many forms. He had worked for several years for the Pima County Dept. of Sanitation as a plumber, retiring for medical reasons. Ray was well known for his abilities as a gardener and had grown organic produce for years, supplying many families in the area as well as the Senior Center with fresh produce. He was affectionately known as the “Tomato Man” to many. Ray was large in stature and had an extremely big heart full of generosity. He enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. He is survived by his companion Jeanne Wolfsong of Wickenburg and her daughter Helen Gollihar and husband James of Wickenburg, as well as grandchildren Hailey, Faith and Jade, all of Wickenburg. The family has suggested in lieu of flowers that vegetable seedlings be brought to the memorial service as a tribute to Ray. They are also accepting memorial donations either directly or to the funeral home in Ray’s name to offset funeral expenses. Arrangements are under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home and Crematory. |
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