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Visitation with family will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 205 W. Monroe Street, Mount Ayr, Iowa, and a service of remembrance will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the United Baptist Presbyterian Church, 2343 US-169, Mount Ayr, Iowa. And a working actor, for This story has been shared 63,747 times. His last recruiter duty station was for the Oregon State Air National Guard, as the State Lead Recruiter in Portland, Oregon. degree in 1976. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. As well as being deeply connected to the Ultimate Source and therefore, my Dad, always.. Stephen Michael Swank, 73, died at 1:11 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center in Westwood, CA, surrounded by love from his son, Dan Swank, and his daughter, Hilary Swank. Hilary Swank has revealed her "miracle" twin babies' meaningful due date. "It helped me forgive, to move past the things that hold me back, in whatever form that takes each day. The little ones are set to arrive on the Golden Globe winners late father Stephen Michael Swanks birthday, which is April 16. In 2004, Hilary starred opposite Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman as the title character in Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby (2004); the story of a young woman's quest to realize her dream of becoming a professional boxer. Add to your scrapbook. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The 47-year-old Oscar-winning actress revealed on New Year's Eve that her father, Stephen Michael Swank , died in October. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Hanna Swank. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. A system error has occurred. A sua constelao Leo e ela tem 48 anos hoje. There was a problem getting your location. He will always remain one of my most favorite persons and not a day goes by that I dont miss him.. ", A post shared by Hilary Swank (@hilaryswank). You aren't too cool to shop Merrell's Semi Annual Sale, up to 50% off, Target's new Fine'ry perfumes have designer dupes you need to know about, The 50 best Nordstrom gifts for men, women and kids in 2023, The 10 best carpet cleaners of 2023, according to an expert, Save over $1,100 on this 65'' LG Smart TV today on Amazon, Celeb-loved jewelry brand Dorsey drops dazzling new styles, Designer Dennis Basso has $200K fur fitting at midnight in Gstaad, Isabella Rossellini, 70, on aging with beauty and saying no to Botox, Tom Sizemore And The Dangerous Burden of Desperation, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Pregnant Hilary Swank is ready to pop in third-trimester baby bump photo, Gerard Butler admits he almost killed Hilary Swank filming P.S. In June, Swank was able to celebrate Fathers Day with her dad, sharing a sweet snap on Instagram to commemorate the occasion. Peace and Many Blessings to you, in all the forms they may come. One sister, Shirley (Swank) Hightshoe and husband, David, of Mount Ayr, Iowa; one brother, Kenneth Swank and his wife, Jeanne (Whipple) of Monett, Missouri; and his ex-wife and friend, Judy Swank and her significant other, Mark Redick of Playa del Rey, California, and many nieces and nephews.Dad & Papa You will live in our hearts forever! She posted a photo of her father posing right in the middle of his family, smiling for the camera. He is healthy and doing really well five-plus years later. 42,396, This story has been shared 36,015 times. Surviving family members are his son, Daniel Swank, and his wife, Larissa (Bean) Swank, of North Bend, Washington, and his daughter, Hilary Swank, and her husband, Philip Schneider of Telluride, Colorado. Role] I don't know what I did in this life to deserve all this. Francesca Gariano is a New York City-based freelance journalist reporting on culture, entertainment, beauty, lifestyle and wellness. "He will always remain one of my most favorite persons and not a day goes by that I don't miss him. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Her maternal grandmother, Frances Martha Dominguez, was of Mexican descent, and her other roots include German, English, and . Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. During that time, Swank and her father shared an especially sentimental moment years before his passing: He was able to walk Swank down the aisle in 2018 when she tied the knot with her husband, Philip Schneider, in a secret ceremony. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He was 73. Try again later. "I cant believe its been a year since youve transitioned. Graveside services with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard will in Rose Hill Cemetery. He was a member of the Elks, the VFW, and the American Legion. Hilary Swank's real name is Hilary Ann Swank. Peace and Many Blessings to you, in all the forms they may come., On Veterans Day last November, Swank honored her father with a touching post on Instagram that celebrated his service. Been a lonnnnnnng time since #FitnessFriday.". This is something that Ive been wanting for a long time, and my next thing is Im gonna be a mom, the Million Dollar Baby star said. We are all in this together. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. secretary, and Stephen Michael Swank, who served in the National Guard You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. It helped me better understand the circle of life and where we come from and where we go back to, which has connected me back to my truest self., She continued, It helped me forgive, to move past the things that hold me back, in whatever form that takes each day. 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Stephen (Steve) was born April 16, 1948, in Creston, IA, the son of Glen Swank and Marian (Allenspach) Swank. Hilary Swank is starting 2022 while recovering from a tremendous loss. Be the first to comment. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. I have been off my phone and social media for a couple months due to a tremendous personal loss. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. ", Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Stephen Michael Swank, 73, died at 1:11 pm on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center in Westwood, California, surrounded by love from his son, Dan Swank, and his daughter, Hilary Swank. Graveside services with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard will in Rose Hill Cemetery. 

. One sister, Shirley (Swank) Hightshoe and husband, David, of Mount Ayr, IA; one brother, Kenneth Swank, and his wife, Jeanne (Whipple), of Monett, MO; and his ex-wife and friend, Judy Swank, and her significant other, Mark Redick, of Playa del Rey, CA, and many nieces and nephews. He was also a member of the Nebraska Air National Guard (NANG). degree in 1976.  He was also a member of the Nebraska Air National Guard (NANG).  Upon graduation from the University, he became a Recruiter for the NANG under active duty for the U.S.A.F.  He transferred to recruit for two separate units of the Washington Air National Guard (WANG) at Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington, and later transferred to another WANG unit in Bellingham, Washington.  He returned to Fairchild AFB to become the Eastern Regional Lead Recruiter for the State of Washington.  His last recruiter duty station was for the Oregon State Air National Guard, as the State Lead Recruiter in Portland, Oregon.  He retired at the rank of SMSgt. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. It helped me forgive, to move past the things that hold me back, in whatever form that takes each day. In addition to the Oscar, Hilary won the Golden Globe Award for "Best Actress in a Drama" and "Best Actress" prizes from The New York Film Critics, The Los Angeles Film Critics, The Chicago Film Critics and The Broadcast Film Critics Association. The Oscar winner, 47, revealed in an emotional post shared to her Instagram page on New Year's Eve that her father Stephen Michael Swank died in October. Her maternal grandmother, Frances Martha Dominguez, was of Mexican descent, and her other roots include German, English, and Scottish. During an appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show," the 48-year-old actress, who revealed that she was going to become a first-time mom on Wednesday, told Barrymore that her twins are due on her late father Stephen Michael Swank's birthday. Verify and try again. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. In 1988, Steve graduated with honors from Coatesville Area Senior High School, where. Frequently portrays women who attempt to achieve their goals in life despite the odds and obstacles that get in their way. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Please try again later. Washington. 63,747, This story has been shared 44,889 times. Hilary Swank did her studies at Happy Valley Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, then Sehome High School. I had a rather unique relationship with him as I was his sole caretaker after a lung transplant seven years ago, she wrote. He was a member of the Elks, the VFW, and the American Legion. The Oscar winner, 47, revealed in an emotional post shared to her Instagram page on New Year's Eve that her father Stephen Michael Swank died in October. Swank first revealed that her father had died in an emotional Instagram post last January. Stephen Michael Swank, 48, of Elverson formerly of Coatesville died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his home. based on information from your browser. The 47-year-old Oscar-winning actress revealed on New Year's Eve that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died in October. Try again later. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He retired at the rank of SMSgt. Has a parrot and a cat named Tallinn. I grew incredibly close to him during this time, deepening our relationship and savoring every moment we had together, she wrote. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Swank's revelation clearly stunned Barrymore, whose jaw dropped open. You can always change this later in your Account settings. degree in 1976. The actress said that expecting twins was "double excitement" and explained that having twins runs in both her family and Schneider's family. Actress: Million Dollar Baby. HilarySwank first revealed that she was pregnant and expecting twins with her husband, Philip Schneider, during an appearance on "Good Morning America." It helped me better understand the circle of life and where we come from and where we go back to, which has connected me back to my truest self. Hilary Swank's parents are Stephen Michael Swank and Judy Swank. Learn more about managing a memorial . The Million Dollar Baby star, 47, shared that she had a unique relationship with her dad, as she became his sole caretaker after he underwent a lung transplant in 2014. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. ", Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines October 6, Rebel Wilson says Meghan Markle wasn't as 'naturally warm' as Prince Harry in meeting, gives possible reason, Prince Harry addresses 'Spare' backlash in interview: 'I have never looked for sympathy in this', Shania Twain was 'uncontrollably fragile' from ex Mutt Lange's affair with friend: 'How could I be so stupid', Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe reveals 'promise' she made to mother before her death, Emma Stones 'And' co-star Willem Dafoe had her slap him 20 times to get scene right, Prince Harry's 'attacks' on 'villain' Camilla led to Frogmore Cottage eviction: expert. Hilary Swank at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The two-time Oscar-winner took three years off of acting between 2015 and 2018 to care for her father after he underwent a medical procedure. Hilary then starred as "Alice Paul" in HBO's Iron Jawed Angels (2004), which told the story of the women's suffragist movement and she was honored with both SAG and Golden Globe nominations for her performance in this film. Sorry! Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. "This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of. He was a Christian and very active in his faith and church. "I have been off my phone and social media for a couple months due to a tremendous personal loss.". As well as being deeply connected to the Ultimate Source and therefore, my Dad, always.". He returned to Fairchild AFB to become the Eastern Regional Lead Recruiter for the State of Washington. Resend Activation Email. All About Suleika Jaouad, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's Friends from 'DWTS' and 'SYTYCD' Honor Him: 'Forever the World's Dance Dad'. beyond words. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume. Hilary Swank has revealed her "miracle" twin babies' meaningful due date. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Hilary Swank. One sister, Shirley (Swank) Hightshoe and husband, David, of Mount Ayr, Iowa; one brother, Kenneth Swank and his wife, Jeanne (Whipple) of Monett, Missouri; and his ex-wife and friend, Judy Swank and her significant other, Mark Redick of Playa del Rey, California, and many nieces and nephews. "This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of us," Hilary wrote on Instagram, alongside a selfie . She is a freelance contributor to TODAY.com,where she covers pop culture and breaking news. Search above to list available cemeteries. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He . To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Steve Swank please visit our,

Stephen Michael Swank, 73, died at 1:11 pm on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center in Westwood, California, surrounded by love from his son, Dan Swank, and his daughter, Hilary Swank.

Stephen (Steve) was born April 16, 1948, in Creston, Iowa, the son of Glen Swank and Marian (Allenspach) Swank.

He married Judy (Clough) Swank on September 10, 1966, and had two children, Daniel Lewis Swank on February 12, 1967, and Hilary Ann Swank on July 30, 1974. 

He graduated from Mount Ayr High School, Class of 1967.  Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado.  He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1969 during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi, Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington, and March AFB, Riverside, California.

He left the Air Force and moved his family to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he attended the Lincoln School of Business and then the University of Nebraska, majoring in Business Administration and Accounting, where he graduated with a B.S. He returned to Fairchild AFB to become the Eastern Regional Lead Recruiter for the State of Washington. I have. To use this feature, use a newer browser. I never thought this Swank wore the same outfit while gushing about her upcoming babies during a Good Morning America appearance earlier that day. I love you, Dad. "This past year was a big one for me and. Swank, who took a three-year break from her acting career in 2014 to care for her father after he underwent a lung transplant, said that her time as his "sole caretaker" had brought them closer together. During her early childhood, her family moved to . During her early childhood, her family He happily lived with her until his passing, enjoying many holidays and visits from friends, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and family. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He will always remain one of my most favorite persons and not a day goes by that I dont miss him., But in this physical loss, as devastating as it is, I was awakened to the truest sense of living again, she said. Its like, [wow], the visibly emotional actress said of the coincidence. She shared a black and white photo when he was younger and serving in the United States Air Force. Stephen Michael Swank, 48, of Elverson formerly of Coatesville died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his home. He was 73. The Academy Award winner's father was a retired Air Force chief master sergeant who served for 27 years. He was born on April 16, 1948. Yeah congrats my friend, Kate Hudson gushed. HILARY SWANK IS PREGNANT WITH TWINS: I CANT BELIEVE IT'. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. (Michael Tran/FilmMagic), She added, "I'm going to be a mom and not just of one but of two!". I'm eternally grateful Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, IA, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, CO. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. And not just of one, but of two. Thanks for your help! A deep and sincere thank you to all our veterans for your service.. He left the Air Force and moved his family to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he attended the Lincoln School of Business and then the University of Nebraska, majoring in Business Administration and Accounting, where he graduated with a B.S. Hilary Swank is reflecting on her painful loss in 2021. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. We are all in this together.". There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. In a New Year's Eve post reflecting on the year as a whole, Swank penned an emotional message about the death of her father, retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Stephen Michael Swank, in October 2021. Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of Sally Hartman (Swank) Beam and her husband Cal and Paul Swank and his wife Penny. Upon graduation from the University, he became a Recruiter for the NANG under active duty for the U.S.A.F. I love you all and am grateful for this community. When she was nine years old, she starred in her first play as "Mowgli" in "The Jungle Book". She shared that twins run in both her and her husband's family. This last year I hope whatever trials and tribulations you all have had on your life journey bring you closer to your truest essence and help guide you into this New Year with whatever blessings you most need, she wrote. He was a Christian and very active in his faith and church. He left the Air Force and moved his family to Lincoln, NE, where he attended the Lincoln School of Business and then the University of Nebraska, majoring in Business Administration and Accounting, where he graduated with a B.S. Swank's father, Stephen Michael Swank, was a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who served 27 years in the United States Air Force. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Throughout his military career, he received numerous commendations and awards for his service to his country. What what what!!! You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Throughout his military career, he received numerous commendations and awards for his service to his country. "My grandmother was a twin, my husband's grandmother was a twin, so we have twins in our lineage," she said. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. His great-grandchildren, Rowan and Kincaid Hammond and Edward (Teddy) Johnson. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. E! "I grew incredibly close to him during this time, deepening our relationship and savoring every moment we had together," she wrote. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER, Later on Wednesday, Swank, who has been making the media rounds to promote her new ABC show, "Alaska Daily," joined Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest on "Live with Kelly and Ryan. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic) She began to appear regularly in local theater and school plays. Back in 2006 she said she wanted children in the future. As she explained the due date, Hilary got emotional. He retired at the rank of SMSgt. 44,889, This story has been shared 42,396 times. Try again. During her early childhood, her family moved to Spokane, Washington, and when she was six, to Bellingham, Washington.Hilary was discovered as a child by producer Suzy Sachs, who coached her in acting. Hilary Swank lends support to comforting military kids. Swank's father, Stephen Michael Swank, was a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who served 27 years in the United States Air Force. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Stephen Swank (232747724)? Stephen (Steve) was born April 16, 1948, in Creston, Iowa, the son of Glen Swank and Marian (Allenspach) Swank. 2021 was a difficult year for Hilary Swank. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Learn about the heartwarming coincidence. Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of Sally Hartman (Swank) Beam and her husband Cal and Paul Swank and his wife Penny. In the interview, Hilary said that the due date was especially significant because of its connection to her late father, Stephen Michael Swank. This browser does not support getting your location. We are all in this together. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. nominees, Annette, Imelda, Kate, and Catalina, your work inspires me or redistributed. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. "Yeah, I know. The actress is getting closer to her delivery date after revealing back in October. Hilary Swank was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. on July 30, 1974. This account has been disabled. Michael Swanwick (born 18 November 1950) is an American fantasy and science fiction author who began publishing in the early 1980s. This story has been shared 63,747 times. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Market data provided by Factset. She explained that she had taken a break from her phone and social media due to "tremendous personal. All rights reserved. Hilary Swank and Stephen Michael Swank Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic The two-time Oscar winner had her father, a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, with her at the Los Angeles special screening. He happily lived with her until his passing, enjoying many holidays and visits from friends, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and family.He was a member of the Elks, the VFW, and the American Legion. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Hanna Swank. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1969 during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi, Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington, and March AFB, Riverside, California.He left the Air Force and moved his family to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he attended the Lincoln School of Business and then the University of Nebraska, majoring in Business Administration and Accounting, where he graduated with a B.S. She was married to actor Chad Lowe from 1997 to 2007, and was briefly engaged to former tennis pro Ruben Torres in 2016. No 30-7-1974 , Hilary Swank (apelido: ) nasceu em Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. 44,889, This story has been shared 42,396 times. Sitemap, Your California Privacy Rights She concluded, "This last year I hope whatever trials and tribulations you all have had on your life journey bring you closer to your truest essence and help guide you into this New Year with whatever blessings you most need. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. He was a Senior Master Sergeant who served this country with the greatest pride and joy, she continued. Recommend Steve's obituary to your friends. Aside from these facts, Hilary's parent's other details are not known. Caring for her father post-lung transplant was no simple task. Hilary was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Judith Kay (Clough), a secretary, and Stephen Michael Swank, who served in the National Guard and was also a traveling salesman. Hilary Swank has been showing off her growing baby bump during a gym workout ahead of giving birth to her twins. Just like all his endeavors and relationships. Please reset your password. Hilary was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Judith Kay (Clough), a secretary, and Stephen Michael Swank, who served in the National Guard and was also a traveling salesman. All rights reserved. [citation needed] Many of Swank's family members are from Ringgold County, Iowa.Her maternal grandmother, Frances Martha Clough (ne . Upon graduation from the University, he became a Recruiter for the NANG under active duty for the U.S.A.F.  Throughout his military career, he received numerous commendations and awards for his service to his country.

Upon retirement, he moved back to Maloy, Iowa, near his hometown, where he lived for several years, before moving to live with his daughter in Pacific Palisades, California, for health reasons.  He happily lived with her until his passing, enjoying many holidays and visits from friends, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and family.

He was a member of the Elks, the VFW, and the American Legion.  He was a Christian and very active in his faith and church. 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Hanna Swank.  Surviving family members are his son, Daniel Swank, and his wife, Larissa (Bean) Swank, of North Bend, Washington, and his daughter, Hilary Swank, and her husband, Philip Schneider of Telluride, Colorado.  His grandchildren, Zackery Hammond and his wife, Alayna (Abreu) Hammond of Arlington, Washington; Amanda (Swank) Johnson, and her husband, Edward (Eddie) Johnson, Sr., of Edmonds, Washington, Brandon Swank and his wife Eleni (Watts) Swank of Black Diamond, Washington; Elaine Bean of North Bend, Washington; and  Harper Swank of Edmonds, Washington.  His great-grandchildren, Rowan and Kincaid Hammond and Edward (Teddy) Johnson.