Elizabeth Frances Swirn, 105, of Foley, died Monday, Oct. 22 in Pensacola, Fla., following a stroke.
She was born Aug. 21, 1902 in Essen, Germany. The Lithuanian family immigrated to Detroit, where she met and married Andrew Swirn.
The couple moved to Orange Beach in the early 1940’s where they operated a marina and cottage rental business near Wolf Bay. A great joy in their lives were the summers spent with their grandchildren. She moved to the house in Foley, built by her father in 1911, to live until February 2007.
She was a member of the Order of The Eastern Star — Foley Masonic Lodge and the Foley Senior Center. She enjoyed dancing and playing cards and was an active volunteer with Hospice while in her 90s.
She made friends with everyone she met. She has had a special longstanding friendship with dance partner Harry Crawford.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, brother, sisters and son, Richard Swirn.
Survivors include a daughter Dolores (Archie, Lt. Cdr. Ret.) Kouns, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Pine Rest Memorial Park in Foley with Dr. Jay Warthen officiating. Immediately following there will be a celebration of her life held at theFoley Senior Center.
The family would like to thank the Haven of Our Lady of Peace and extend a special thanks to Janet Suggs and the Heritage Court.
The family requests memorial donations be made to the Foley Senior Center, 304 E. Rose Ave., Foley, AL 36535.
Arrangements are by Pine Rest Funeral Home Inc., Foley.
