Inez Swathwood, 88, of Portage, MI, died Wed, Mar 12, 2008, in Plainwell.
Mrs. Swathwood was born Sep, 18, 1919, in Maywood, IL to Earle and Nellie (Sheldon) Wilson. In the 1930s she was a waitress at Holly's Grill in downtown Kalamazoo. On Dec 14, 1952, Inez and Lewis were married, and they enjoyed holding hands for all of their 56 years together.
Later Inez was employed with Shakespeare Fishing and Tackle Co. Inez and Lewis moved to Florida to live for several years and then returned to Michigan to live in Fife Lake before returning to the Kalamazoo area to be nearer their children. Inez's favorite activities included doing craft projects and spending tiem with family. Surviving besides her devoted husband, Lewis, are two daughters, Barbara Henschel and Mary Sue (Dan) Hurlbut; five grandchildren, Terry (Debbie) Henschel, Gary (Beth) Henschel, Larry Henschel, Dan Hurlbut, Jr, and David (Marta) Hurlbut; nine great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daugher, Sue Carol (Swathwood) Wright and by a son in law, Marlynn Henschel. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
