Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Swain, Richard "Dick" Delano January 9, 2021
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Ionia Sentinel-Std. - Sat. Jan. 16, 2021

Richard “Dick” Delano Swain, age 80 of Ionia, passed away on Saturday, January 
9, 2021. Dick was born on December 16, 1940, the son of Delbert and Mae (McCord) 
Swain in Ionia.

Dick started his working career with Meijer in Ionia working there several 
years. Dick and Beverly Raby-Young had 3 daughters and was blessed with 4 
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Dick belonged to Ionia Rifle Club and 
loved hunting and fishing with his friends. He also loved riding his motorcycle 
with his buddies. He liked going to car races and loved to dance. But more than 
anything his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren he loved and 
cherished the most.  

Dick is survived by his daughter, Debora Johnson of Ionia; sister, Jean 
(Charles) Wolthuis of Ionia; brother in law, Carl “Joe” Mason; grandchildren, 
Ashley (Daniel) Zander, Lacey Turnes (Philip Schmitz), Megan Roberts and Keely 
(Adam) Cope; great grandchildren, Dakota Swain, Logan Turnes, Lain Zander, 
Peyton Zander, Giovanni Mata, Trulilly Mata and Serenity Cope; special family, 
Chris and Tammy Thomas, Jarrod, Barbara and Kyler Thomas and Kassidy (Todd) 
Tubergen; partner in crime, Bruce Jorae; and many adored nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Connie Jo and Ginger Lee; 
brother, Delbert Swain “Jr.”; and sister, Delores Mason “Lolly”.

A Funeral Service will be held at 12 PM Saturday at Shiloh Community Church. 
Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 AM- 12 PM. In lieu of flowers, 
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family for expenses. Online 
Condolences can be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.

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