William R. Swartwood
February 3, 1946 ~ November 14, 2010
William R. Swartwood, 64, son of the late Ruth M. and George F. Swartwood (Dallas/Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) passed away November 14, 2010 at the Powhatan Hospice Center, Falls Church, Virginia. He resided on South Utah Street, Arlington, Virginia for almost 40 years.
Bill graduated from Dallas (Pennsylvania) High School, Wilkes University (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania), and George Mason University. He served with the U.S. Army-Americal Division in Vietnam. He retired from the HHS Department Office of the Inspector General after 35 years of dedicated service. He attended McLean Bible Church and was an avid Redskins fan. Bill also supported numerous charities spreading the gospel and relieving human suffering around the globe.
He is survived by his sister Mildred Rath and her husband George, Shillington, Pennsylvania, and their children Cynthia Kohl, wife of Eric, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania and Steven Rath and wife Sheri and their children Morgan and Dawson, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
And by his sister Priscilla Drake and her husband Dalton, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and their children Susan Everett, wife of Timothy and their children Michael, John and Brandon, Southlake, Texas, and Jeffrey Drake and wife Kimberly and their son William, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
And by his beloved 97 year old aunt, Mildred Petro along with numerous cousins and their children.
Bill is also survived by his many friends who were so dedicated to him in his last days.
Bill was preceded by his older brother George.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to "Jill's House" (provides short term care options for families with special needs children, located next to the McLean Bible Church). Jill's House, PO Box 9104, McLean VA 22102
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Bill graduated from Dallas (Pennsylvania) High School, Wilkes University (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania), and George Mason University. He served with the U.S. Army-Americal Division in Vietnam. He retired from the HHS Department Office of the Inspector General after 35 years of dedicated service. He attended McLean Bible Church and was an avid Redskins fan. Bill also supported numerous charities spreading the gospel and relieving human suffering around the globe.
He is survived by his sister Mildred Rath and her husband George, Shillington, Pennsylvania, and their children Cynthia Kohl, wife of Eric, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania and Steven Rath and wife Sheri and their children Morgan and Dawson, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
And by his sister Priscilla Drake and her husband Dalton, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and their children Susan Everett, wife of Timothy and their children Michael, John and Brandon, Southlake, Texas, and Jeffrey Drake and wife Kimberly and their son William, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
And by his beloved 97 year old aunt, Mildred Petro along with numerous cousins and their children.
Bill is also survived by his many friends who were so dedicated to him in his last days.
Bill was preceded by his older brother George.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to "Jill's House" (provides short term care options for families with special needs children, located next to the McLean Bible Church). Jill's House, PO Box 9104, McLean VA 22102
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I worked with Bill in the late 1980’s in the Office of Audit. He was always so pleasant and friendly and encouraged me in attending several faith-filled conferences and activities that helped me on my faith journey. Even though it’s been over 20 years since I saw Bill, I think of him periodically. I vividly remember the time he came into the office one morning and announced that he was coming to the conclusion that men and women think differently. I teased him mercilessly that “if it took you 40 years to finally figure that out, no wonder you are still single.” I feel certain that Bill is enjoying his new journey.
Although I worked with Bill for many years in the headquarters of the Inspector General’s office, it was only after we both retired that I was blessed with the true depth of Bill’s friendship. We had regular lengthy phone calls in which his compassion for me was paramount even in the face of his mounting medical problems. His deep Christian faith was at the forefront of these conversations and he was truly someone who lived his faith, even though he was sometimes out of his comfort zone, often by choice. He was simply my hero takling life’s problems with love and tenacity. My condolences to his family and friends. We all know what a ferocious suppertor we have in heaven with Bill and know that he is treating us each as his special friend working tirelessly on our behalf. Bill, thank you for the gift of your friendship and your help in showing me ” THE WAY “. Until we meet again, your friend, Mike
I met Bill at a New Year’s Eve dance sponsored by McLean Bible Church when I was a brand new Christian. He was dashing and I was smitten. Instead of a romance, we grew a beautiful friendship. I was always impressed by Bill’s passion for the Lord, his kind heart, his positive attitude and his bravery. He was scared silly the first time he volunteered for Jews for Jesus, but he went out there on the streets and shared the Lord with everyone. He was like that. Passionate, loving and a wonderful friend. It didn’t matter how long it had been since you last saw him. He hugged you like it was yesterday and you were his dearest friend. I look forward to seeing you my dear friend when we can both walk with the Lord. Dear family. I am sorry for your loss and pray that the Lord will comfort you and give you the same peace that Bill had and has. Thank you for sharing him with us. God bless you. Pamela Petrie 3402 Country Hill Drive Fairfax, VA 22030
I will remember Bill for being a caring prayer warrior. He lived his life as a city on a hill.