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. In June, Swank was able to celebrate Fathers Day with her dad, sharing a sweet snap on Instagram to commemorate the occasion. Stephen Michael Swank, 48, of Elverson formerly of Coatesville died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his home. I love you all and am grateful for this community. Actress Hilary Swank made the ultimate sacrifice years back when she put her career on hold to tend to her ailing dad, Stephen Michael Swank. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Swank's father, Stephen Michael Swank, was a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who served 27 years in the United States Air Force. Swank told Ripa and Seacrest that her "Alaska Daily" crew didn't know that she was pregnant and would be finding out for the first time that day. In August 2020, Swank told PEOPLE that she became Stephen Michael's "health advocate" after stepping away from Hollywood in 2014 to help him heal. Recommend Steve's obituary to your friends. He . 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. It's so nice to be able to talk about it and share it.". "I have been off my phone and social media for a couple months due to a tremendous personal loss.". She also won the "Breakthrough Performance" prize from The National Board of Review.Hilary then appeared in supporting roles opposite Cate Blanchett and Keanu Reeves in Sam Raimi's The Gift (2000) and opposite Al Pacino and Robin Williams in Christopher Nolan's Insomnia (2002). "This past year was a big one for me and. ). degree in 1976. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Hilary Swank's parents are Stephen Michael Swank and Judy Swank. cemeteries found in Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He graduated from Mount Ayr High School, Class of 1967. 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. 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. Stephen (Steve) was born April 16, 1948, in Creston, Iowa, the son of Glen Swank and Marian (Allenspach) Swank. "This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of. Francesca Gariano is a New York City-based freelance journalist reporting on culture, entertainment, beauty, lifestyle and wellness. He . He was a Christian and very active in his faith and church. And not just of one, but of two. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. We have set your language to document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hilary Swank revealed in an emotional Instagram post on Friday that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died in October. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He transferred to recruit for two separate units of the Washington Air National Guard (WANG) at Fairchild AFB, Spokane, WA, and later transferred to another WANG unit in Bellingham, WA. 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"Yeah, and they are due on his birthday," Swank responded as she became teary-eyed. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Learn more about merges. Hilary's father, Stephen Michael Swank, was a Chief Master Sergeant in the Oregon Air National Guard and later a traveling salesman. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Stephen Michael Swank: On Veteran's Day, Hilary posted an earlier tribute to her dad who had served 27 years in the United States Airforce but didn't reveal that he had passed away. Hilary Swank revealed on New Year's Eve 2021 that her dad, Stephen Michael Swank, had passed away months earlier. The actor's father Stephen Michael Swank died in 2021, she revealed on Instagram, writing, "I was his sole caretaker after a lung transplant seven years ago." "It's so beautiful, how it all is. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. She is a freelance contributor to TODAY.com,where she covers pop culture and breaking news. 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. I have been off my phone and social media for a couple months due to a tremendous personal loss. Swanks relationship with her father was, as she described, atypical due to his health conditions. Hilary Swank is starting 2022 while recovering from a tremendous loss. I'm During her early childhood, her family moved to . He was a Senior Master Sergeant who served this country with the greatest pride and joy, she continued. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Swank's father, Stephen Michael Swank, was a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who served 27 years in the United States Air Force. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Just like all his endeavors and relationships. The 47-year-old Oscar-winning actress revealed on New Year's Eve that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died in October. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Upon graduation from the University, he became a Recruiter for the NANG under active duty for the U.S.A.F. He was 73. and was also a traveling salesman. Hilary swept her brunette hair back into a slick bun and went makeup free. ", A post shared by Hilary Swank (@hilaryswank). Graveside services with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard will in Rose Hill Cemetery. There was a problem getting your location. Its like, [wow], the visibly emotional actress said of the coincidence. 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. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, IA, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, CO. Hilary Swank revealed in an emotional Instagram post on Friday that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died in October. Try again later. 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.
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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. would ever happen, let alone be nominated. .. All rights reserved. E! You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Her maternal grandmother, Frances Martha Dominguez, was of Mexican descent, and her other roots include German, English, and Scottish. Make sure that the file is a photo. The 47-year-old Oscar-winning actress revealed on New Year's Eve that her father, Stephen Michael Swank , died in October. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. "This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of us," Hilary wrote on Instagram, alongside a selfie . Legal Statement. I am so grateful.. In 1988, Steve graduated with honors from Coatesville Area Senior High School, where. Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of Sally Hartman (Swank) Beam and her husband Cal and Paul Swank and his wife Penny. The Academy Award winner's father was a retired Air Force chief master sergeant who served for 27 years. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. I Love You (2007).An aficionado for anything that involves the outdoors, she enjoys: sky diving, river rafting and skiing. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. There is a problem with your email/password. 63,747, This story has been shared 44,889 times. He was also a member of the Nebraska Air National Guard (NANG). Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. It's like, [wow]," she continued. 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. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. ", "It takes a lot of energy, love and edifying yourself on the matter at hand. He was 73. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He was a member of the Elks, the VFW, and the American Legion. Weve updated the security on the site. A filha de pai Stephen Michael Swank e mai Judy Kay Clough atriz, anno 2023 famoso por Brandon Teena on Boys Dont Cry. 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. degree in 1976. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Please reset your password. Hilary Swank has been showing off her growing baby bump during a gym workout ahead of giving birth to her twins. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of us. This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of us, Swank began her post. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. "He will always remain one of my most favorite persons and not a day goes by that I don't miss him. Hilary Swank is starting 2022 while recovering from a tremendous loss. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Hilary Swank revealed that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died last year. The little ones are set to arrive on the Golden Globe winners late father Stephen Michael Swanks birthday, which is April 16. She explained that she had taken a break from her phone and social media due to "tremendous personal loss. Sorry! Failed to delete memorial. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1969 during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX, Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS, Fairchild AFB, Spokane, WA, and March AFB, Riverside, CA. Privacy Notice Graveside services will follow with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Ringgold Post #172 will in Rose Hill Cemetery. Swanwick's fiction writing began with short stories, starting in 1980 when he published "Ginungagap" in TriQuarterly and "The Feast of St. Janis" in New Dimensions 11. Upon graduation from the University, he became a Recruiter for the NANG under active duty for the U.S.A.F. Michael Swanwick (born 18 November 1950) is an American fantasy and science fiction author who began publishing in the early 1980s. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Hilary Swank has shared her "miracle" twin babies' due date and its special meaning. "But my clothes started not to fit," she said. Swank's revelation clearly stunned Barrymore, whose jaw dropped open. Actress Hilary Swank revealed in October that she is expecting twins with her husband of four years Philip Schneider. By Kelly Gilmore Oct 06, 2022 9:31 PM . He graduated from Mount Ayr High School, Class of 1967. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Stephen Michael Steve Swank I found on Findagrave.com. Been a lonnnnnnng time since #FitnessFriday.". He was also a member of the Nebraska Air National Guard (NANG). 63,747, This story has been shared 44,889 times. The 47-year-old Oscar-winning actress revealed on New Year's Eve that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died in October. His last recruiter duty station was for the Oregon State Air National Guard, as the State Lead Recruiter in Portland, Oregon. "I cant believe its been a year since youve transitioned. Actress: Million Dollar Baby. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. We are all in this together. 02 January 2022. Stephen (Steve) was born April 16, 1948, in Creston, IA, the son of Glen Swank and Marian (Allenspach) Swank. DOUBLE feature! 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.