Stephen Michael Swank, 73, died at 1:11 pm on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center in Westwood, California, surrounded by love from his son, Dan Swank, and his daughter, Hilary Swank.
Stephen (Steve) was born April 16, 1948, in Creston, Iowa, the son of Glen Swank and Marian (Allenspach) Swank.
He married Judy (Clough) Swank on September 10, 1966, and had two children, Daniel Lewis Swank on February 12, 1967, and Hilary Ann Swank on July 30, 1974.
He graduated from Mount Ayr High School, Class of 1967. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1969 during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi, Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington, and March AFB, Riverside, California.
He left the Air Force and moved his family to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he attended the Lincoln School of Business and then the University of Nebraska, majoring in Business Administration and Accounting, where he graduated with a B.S. Thats definitely something that Ive always thought about as a very, very young girl.". His great-grandchildren, Rowan and Kincaid Hammond and Edward (Teddy) Johnson. Thanks for contacting us. [2005 Academy Awards acceptance speech for Best Actress in a Leading In a clip, the star wore a long sleeved grey top along with black leggings and white trainers. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? She and Schneider have been married since August 2018, with the couple tying the knot in California two years after they began dating. Thanks for your help! Year should not be greater than current year. HilarySwank first revealed that she was pregnant and expecting twins with her husband, Philip Schneider, during an appearance on "Good Morning America." He was a Christian and very active in his faith and church. Stephen (Steve) was born April 16, 1948, in Creston, Iowa, the son of Glen Swank and Marian (Allenspach) Swank. One sister, Shirley (Swank) Hightshoe and husband, David, of Mount Ayr, Iowa; one brother, Kenneth Swank and his wife, Jeanne (Whipple) of Monett, Missouri; and his ex-wife and friend, Judy Swank and her significant other, Mark Redick of Playa del Rey, California, and many nieces and nephews. He married Judy (Clough) Swank on September 10, 1966, and had two children, Daniel Lewis Swank on February 12, 1967, and Hilary Ann Swank on July 30, 1974. Terms of Use Drag images here or select from your computer for Stephen Michael Steve Swank memorial. In a New Year's Eve post reflecting on the year as a whole, Swank penned an emotional message about the death of her father, retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Stephen Michael Swank, in October 2021. (Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images). 02 January 2022. cemeteries found in Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Stephen Michael Swank and Judy Kay are the parents of Hilary Swank. Hilary Swank has been showing off her growing baby bump during a gym workout ahead of giving birth to her twins. "This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Stephen Michael Swank, 73, died at 1:11 pm on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center in Westwood, California, surrounded by love from his son, Dan Swank, and his daughter, Hilary Swank. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. I would also like to acknowledge my fellow Hilary Swank's twins on the way have a due date that pays homage to Hilary's late father, Stephen Michael Swank. Recommend Steve's obituary to your friends. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Stephen (Steve) was born April 16, 1948, in Creston, IA, the son of Glen Swank and Marian (Allenspach) Swank. 42,396, This story has been shared 36,015 times. Hilary Swank is starting 2022 while recovering from a tremendous loss. Try again later. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). The Million Dollar Baby star, 47, shared that she had a unique relationship with her dad, as she became his sole caretaker after he underwent a lung transplant in 2014. The 47-year-old acknowledged that while 2021 wasnt necessarily the easiest year for many, it did provide the opportunity for growth and to learn new lessons in life. Caring for her father post-lung transplant was no simple task. He was also a member of the Nebraska Air National Guard (NANG). I have. As well as being deeply connected to the Ultimate Source and therefore, my Dad, always.". In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Hanna Swank. Hilary Swank is starting 2022 while recovering from a tremendous loss. degree in 1976. Actress Hilary Swank, husband Philip Schneider, and dad/retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Stephen Michael Swank arrive at the Los Angeles Special Screening Of "What They Had" at iPic Westwood on October 9, 2018 in Westwood, California. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1969 during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi, Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington, and March AFB, Riverside, California.He left the Air Force and moved his family to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he attended the Lincoln School of Business and then the University of Nebraska, majoring in Business Administration and Accounting, where he graduated with a B.S. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Add to your scrapbook. Graveside services with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard will in Rose Hill Cemetery. As she explained the due date, Hilary got emotional. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "It helped me forgive, to move past the things that hold me back, in whatever form that takes each day. He was 73. Sitemap, Your California Privacy Rights The little ones are set to arrive on the Golden Globe winner's late father Stephen Michael Swank's birthday, which is April 16. The Million Dollar Baby actress revealed that she was set to have twins when she appeared on Good Morning America in October. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER, Later on Wednesday, Swank, who has been making the media rounds to promote her new ABC show, "Alaska Daily," joined Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest on "Live with Kelly and Ryan. Swank made her movie debut in 1992 in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (film) in a small role, after which she acted in the direct-to-video drama Quiet Days in Hollywood, where she co-starred with her future husband Chad Lowe. I love you, Dad. Hilary Swank and Stephen Michael Swank Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic The two-time Oscar winner had her father, a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, with her at the Los Angeles special screening. Try again later. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, IA, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, CO. Stephen Michael Swank, are shown in 2018. Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Failed to remove flower. January 2, 2022. Hilary Swank has shared her "miracle" twin babies' due date and its special meaning. Hilary Swank. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, "A lung transplant is the most difficult of all, as it's an incredibly delicate organ," Swank said at the time. As well as being deeply connected to the Ultimate Source and therefore, my Dad, always.. 44,889, This story has been shared 42,396 times. Upon retirement, he moved back to Maloy, Iowa, near his hometown, where he lived for several years, before moving to live with his daughter in Pacific Palisades, California, for health reasons. Frequently portrays women who attempt to achieve their goals in life despite the odds and obstacles that get in their way. Verify and try again. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. Oops, something didn't work. Early life. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Hilary Swank revealed that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died last year. Something went wrong, please try again later. The Academy Award winner's father was a retired Air Force chief master sergeant who served for 27 years. ). There was an error deleting this problem. or redistributed. for this great honor. The two-time Oscar-winner took three years off of acting between 2015 and 2018 to care for her father after he underwent a medical procedure. Peace and Many Blessings to you, in all the forms they may come., On Veterans Day last November, Swank honored her father with a touching post on Instagram that celebrated his service. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. His great-grandchildren, Rowan and Kincaid Hammond and Edward (Teddy) Johnson. 1995 - 1999. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon, BGSU Ski Team, Delta Sigma Pi. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. She appeared in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) but The Next Karate Kid (1994), where she got the part competing against hundreds of other actresses, was her breakout role. In June, Swank was able to celebrate Fathers Day with her dad, sharing a sweet snap on Instagram to commemorate the occasion. He was born on April 16, 1948. Both . Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Stephen Swank (232747724)? The Oscar winner, 47, revealed in an emotional post shared to her Instagram page on New Year's Eve that her father Stephen Michael Swank died in October. Sorry! We have set your language to Include gps location with grave photos where possible. ", She confirmed to the hosts that she was pregnant with twins, adding that she was "feeling great. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Stephen Michael Swank, 73, died at 1:11 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center in Westwood, CA, surrounded by love from his son, Dan Swank, and his daughter, Hilary Swank. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Dad and Papa You will live in our hearts forever! Her maternal grandmother, Frances Martha Dominguez, was of Mexican descent, and her other roots include German, English, and Scottish. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He will always remain one of my most favorite persons and not a day goes by that I dont miss him.. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. She also won the "Breakthrough Performance" prize from The National Board of Review.Hilary then appeared in supporting roles opposite Cate Blanchett and Keanu Reeves in Sam Raimi's The Gift (2000) and opposite Al Pacino and Robin Williams in Christopher Nolan's Insomnia (2002). She said: "I definitely would like kids someday. During her early childhood, her family . He happily lived with her until his passing, enjoying many holidays and visits from friends, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and family.