Ronald K. ‘Homer’ Swain, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2004 at the Life Care Center of Mount Vernon at the age of 62 years. He was born June 11, 1942 in Mason City, Washington the son of E. Victor and Anna Faye Secrest Swain.
Ron was a former long time resident of Skagit County until moving to Spokane where he resided for five years. He then returned to Sedro-Woolley, residing at County Meadows for one year and for the past four years in Mount Vernon. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years. Ron enjoyed hill climbing and trail riding in jeeps and ATV’s. He was a member of Local #302 Operating Engineers, Skagit Hill Climbers, and North Cascade Mountain 4×4’s. He was known for always having a ‘Coke’ in his hand.
Ron is survived by his son, Kirk and his wife, Deanna Swain of Arlington, WA. Two daughters, Ronda Sue Largent, and her companion, Tim Darsch of Burlington, WA and Roxann and her husband, Garth Nelson of Arlington, WA. Four grandchildren, Chandra, Emily, Christena, and Ronnette. Two great-grandchildren, Caesha and Casey. Two brothers, Allen L. Swain and his companion, Heather of Spokane, WA and Jay S. Swain of Sedro-Woolley, WA, and numerous extended family in the Spokane area. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gerald L. Swain.
Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 1:00PM at Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane, WA. Arrangements and Services under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley, WA. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories by signing our online guestbook at www.lemleychapel.com
Soooo sorry to hear of your loss. I lost my dad about 9 years ago. I remember Ron, ALWAYS with a huge grin on his face, his chubby cheeks and just having fun and being funny!! Always a hit with the kids. Kirk, Ronda, Roxanne, myself, my siblings (of course our parents) among countless others with and without children, in the ‘good ol’ date’s would all get together and go camping and over the weekend would take the Jeeps, Scouts, whatever up to the powerlines and root in the mud until someone buried it! Lol. Good, Fun and Dirty times 🙂 Pretty sure I recall seeing Ron mostly muddy more than once, if nothing else a Face full of it! Hope everyone is doing well and take care!