Martha Helen Swan, 102, of Laramie, died December 22, 2019 at the Laramie Care Center.
Martha was born in Resele, Angermanland, Sweden, on April 1, 1917 to parents Andrew Nels and Hilma Kristina (Johansson) Johnson. They traveled to the United States in 1920 from Sweden and settled in Wyoming.
Martha worked for Mountain States Telephone before marriage to Eric Swan on August 6, 1938. He passed away November 17, 2000.
She was an honorary member of the senior center, and a member of the Vasa Order of America since 1947. She was also a member of Women of the Moose.
Martha is preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Hildur Moniz, and brother Nels Johnson.
She is survived by her nephews and niece Glenn (Sharry) Moniz of Laramie, Susan D’Jolomi of Laramie, and Buck (Barb) Johnson of Victorville, CA; great niece and nephews Monica (Myron) Hales of Laramie, Brett (Lindsey) Moniz of Laramie, and Vaughn (Georgia) Jolomi of Denver; and great great nephews Colby and Kirby Hales and Jace and Carson Moniz all of Laramie.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020, at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home, with Pastor Dennis Moore, officiating. Burial will follow at Greenhill Cemetery.
3 Comments To "Martha Helen Swan"
#1 Comment By Kristi Hufty On January 3, 2020 @ 9:11 am
Such sweet memories of your Aunt Martha. Loved talking with her about days back when young. She has been such a part of your life for so long I know she will be missed. Our condolences. Kris and Bob
#2 Comment By Noel On January 4, 2020 @ 12:04 pm
So many memories from Roach Addition and all the Swedes! Martha was always so cheerful and kind. I’m sure she will be missed by many! Godspeed Martha
Bonnie Breazeale Noel and Jim
#3 Comment By Jane Steere On January 7, 2020 @ 2:31 pm
As a new neighbor Martha invited me over for tea and then had me dig up some flowers from here bed for starters for me. I loved that day and days after that when we would chat across the street. She had a wonderful wealth of history to tell as well.