Dale Swisher: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Salina Journal, The (KS) - March 8, 2009
Deceased Name: Dale Swisher
CORONADO, Calif. -- Dale Swisher, a 30-year resident of Coronado, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, following a courageous battle with non-smokers' lung cancer. Dale was born Nov. 5, 1934, in Gypsum, Kan. He attended college and played basketball at Fort Hays State College, Hays, Kan., and graduated from Washburn University, Topeka, Kan.
After college, Dale went into the Navy Aviation Officer Candidate School program and was commissioned in March 1958, receiving his Navy wings in May 1959. He flew numerous military helicopters and was a test pilot for Bell Helicopter. Due to medical issues, Dale became a naval flight officer and transferred to the VP community. Dale retired after 20 years and moved to California where he worked in real estate. It was during this time that he met his wife, Jerry, and moved to Coronado. He then opened his own picture-framing business and served many on the peninsula for 25 years. Dale found the passion of his life after he picked up his old trombone and began to play again, 49 years after he had played in his high school band. He and a friend founded the Crown Island Jazz Band and played at numerous locations throughout the San Diego area, including the annual San Diego Jazz Festival. Another of Dale's great passions was Kansas Jayhawk basketball. He followed all the games. Dale and Jerry shared a love for travel that took them to many countries where they enjoyed meeting people and learning new cultures. Dale loved nothing more than being surrounded by family and friends.
Dale was preceded in death by his son, Eric Coleman; and brother, Gerald. He is survived by his wife, Jerry Swisher; sisters, Velma Highsmith and Glenda Simmons; brother, Dean Swisher; son, Clay Swisher; daughters, Barbara (Kevin) Dailey and Shannon (Ken) Rexrode; from his first wife, Carolyn. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Robert (Heather) Gregory, Tracey (Kevin) Bostenero and Terri (Art) Moreau; and 12 grandchildren.
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Salina Journal, The (KS) - March 8, 2009
Deceased Name: Dale Swisher
CORONADO, Calif. -- Dale Swisher, a 30-year resident of Coronado, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, following a courageous battle with non-smokers' lung cancer. Dale was born Nov. 5, 1934, in Gypsum, Kan. He attended college and played basketball at Fort Hays State College, Hays, Kan., and graduated from Washburn University, Topeka, Kan.
After college, Dale went into the Navy Aviation Officer Candidate School program and was commissioned in March 1958, receiving his Navy wings in May 1959. He flew numerous military helicopters and was a test pilot for Bell Helicopter. Due to medical issues, Dale became a naval flight officer and transferred to the VP community. Dale retired after 20 years and moved to California where he worked in real estate. It was during this time that he met his wife, Jerry, and moved to Coronado. He then opened his own picture-framing business and served many on the peninsula for 25 years. Dale found the passion of his life after he picked up his old trombone and began to play again, 49 years after he had played in his high school band. He and a friend founded the Crown Island Jazz Band and played at numerous locations throughout the San Diego area, including the annual San Diego Jazz Festival. Another of Dale's great passions was Kansas Jayhawk basketball. He followed all the games. Dale and Jerry shared a love for travel that took them to many countries where they enjoyed meeting people and learning new cultures. Dale loved nothing more than being surrounded by family and friends.
Dale was preceded in death by his son, Eric Coleman; and brother, Gerald. He is survived by his wife, Jerry Swisher; sisters, Velma Highsmith and Glenda Simmons; brother, Dean Swisher; son, Clay Swisher; daughters, Barbara (Kevin) Dailey and Shannon (Ken) Rexrode; from his first wife, Carolyn. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Robert (Heather) Gregory, Tracey (Kevin) Bostenero and Terri (Art) Moreau; and 12 grandchildren.
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Dale Swisher: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Salina Journal, The (KS) - March 8, 2009
Deceased Name: Dale Swisher
CORONADO, Calif. -- Dale Swisher, a 30-year resident of Coronado, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, following a courageous battle with non-smokers' lung cancer. Dale was born Nov. 5, 1934, in Gypsum, Kan. He attended college and played basketball at Fort Hays State College, Hays, Kan., and graduated from Washburn University, Topeka, Kan.
After college, Dale went into the Navy Aviation Officer Candidate School program and was commissioned in March 1958, receiving his Navy wings in May 1959. He flew numerous military helicopters and was a test pilot for Bell Helicopter. Due to medical issues, Dale became a naval flight officer and transferred to the VP community. Dale retired after 20 years and moved to California where he worked in real estate. It was during this time that he met his wife, Jerry, and moved to Coronado. He then opened his own picture-framing business and served many on the peninsula for 25 years. Dale found the passion of his life after he picked up his old trombone and began to play again, 49 years after he had played in his high school band. He and a friend founded the Crown Island Jazz Band and played at numerous locations throughout the San Diego area, including the annual San Diego Jazz Festival. Another of Dale's great passions was Kansas Jayhawk basketball. He followed all the games. Dale and Jerry shared a love for travel that took them to many countries where they enjoyed meeting people and learning new cultures. Dale loved nothing more than being surrounded by family and friends.
Dale was preceded in death by his son, Eric Coleman; and brother, Gerald. He is survived by his wife, Jerry Swisher; sisters, Velma Highsmith and Glenda Simmons; brother, Dean Swisher; son, Clay Swisher; daughters, Barbara (Kevin) Dailey and Shannon (Ken) Rexrode; from his first wife, Carolyn. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Robert (Heather) Gregory, Tracey (Kevin) Bostenero and Terri (Art) Moreau; and 12 grandchildren.
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Salina Journal, The (KS) - March 8, 2009
Deceased Name: Dale Swisher
CORONADO, Calif. -- Dale Swisher, a 30-year resident of Coronado, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, following a courageous battle with non-smokers' lung cancer. Dale was born Nov. 5, 1934, in Gypsum, Kan. He attended college and played basketball at Fort Hays State College, Hays, Kan., and graduated from Washburn University, Topeka, Kan.
After college, Dale went into the Navy Aviation Officer Candidate School program and was commissioned in March 1958, receiving his Navy wings in May 1959. He flew numerous military helicopters and was a test pilot for Bell Helicopter. Due to medical issues, Dale became a naval flight officer and transferred to the VP community. Dale retired after 20 years and moved to California where he worked in real estate. It was during this time that he met his wife, Jerry, and moved to Coronado. He then opened his own picture-framing business and served many on the peninsula for 25 years. Dale found the passion of his life after he picked up his old trombone and began to play again, 49 years after he had played in his high school band. He and a friend founded the Crown Island Jazz Band and played at numerous locations throughout the San Diego area, including the annual San Diego Jazz Festival. Another of Dale's great passions was Kansas Jayhawk basketball. He followed all the games. Dale and Jerry shared a love for travel that took them to many countries where they enjoyed meeting people and learning new cultures. Dale loved nothing more than being surrounded by family and friends.
Dale was preceded in death by his son, Eric Coleman; and brother, Gerald. He is survived by his wife, Jerry Swisher; sisters, Velma Highsmith and Glenda Simmons; brother, Dean Swisher; son, Clay Swisher; daughters, Barbara (Kevin) Dailey and Shannon (Ken) Rexrode; from his first wife, Carolyn. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Robert (Heather) Gregory, Tracey (Kevin) Bostenero and Terri (Art) Moreau; and 12 grandchildren.
Page: A4
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