Inez Swathwood of Portage, Michigan, died,
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
, in Plainwell. Mrs. Swathwood was born
September 18, 1919
, in
Maywood
,
Illinois
to Earle and Nellie (Sheldon) Wilson. In the 1930’s she was a waitress at Holly’s Grill in downtown
Kalamazoo
. On
December 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 time with family. Surviving besides her devoted husband, Lewis, are 2 daughters, Barbara Henschel and Mary Sue (Dan) Hurlbut; 5 grandchildren, Terry (Debbie) Henschel, Gary (Beth) Henschel, Larry Henschel, Dan Hurlbut, Jr. and David (Marta) Hurlbut; 9 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, 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. Contributions in memory of Inez may be made to Life Care Center of Plainwell.
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