AMANDA MARIE SWENSON, 16, a longtime Skagit County resident, passed away on Monday May 24, 2004 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, the result of an automobile accident.
She was born on June 24, 1987 in Mount Vernon, WA, the daughter of Loren Swenson and Rebecca Hoyle. Amanda lived most of her life in Skagit County, attending school in Sedro-Woolley where she was enrolled at State Street High School. Amanda was an ambitious, outgoing and motivated young lady who enjoyed helping people, and that passion showed in her work as a caregiver at Clayton House in Sedro-Woolley. She had aspirations of becoming a nurse.
Amanda is survived by her mother and step-father, Rebecca & Russell Bell of Skagit County. Her father and step-mother, Loren & Gina Swenson of Adams County, Colorado. Her brothers & sisters, David Palagruti, Russell Bell and Gerrick, Kirsten & Erin Swenson. Grandparents, Myrna Hoyle, Robin White, Terry White, Raymond & Sarah Swenson, Bill & Carolyn Wall and Peggy Brawner. Great-grandmothers, Lorna Lee, Edith Hoyle, Delilah Robinson, Edna Swenson, Ruth Brawner and Kyra Bain. Also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her cousin Kenny Hoyle on May 17, 2004. His private burial was held on May 20, 2004. Memorials contributions are suggested to a memorial fund for Amanda and Kenny at any Horizon Bank.
Funeral Services for Amanda and Memorial Services for Kenny will be held on Saturday May 29, 2004 at 2:00 PM at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley. Interment will follow at the Hamilton Cemetery. Share memories of Amanda and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com