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. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. 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. And Hilary, 48, certainly hasn't been slowing down and she has kept up her workout routine. Swank, who took a three-year break from her acting career in 2014 to care for her father after he underwent a lung transplant, said that her time as his "sole caretaker" had brought them closer together. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of us. Swank explained that it was "so nice" to be able to share the news now that she was far enough along in her pregnancy. What do you think? Just like all his endeavors and relationships. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Swank first revealed that her father had died in an emotional Instagram post last January. This story has been shared 63,747 times. And not just of one, but of two. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Swank said she "had a rather unique relationship" with her father and became "his sole caretaker" after he underwent a lung transplant seven years ago. Surviving family members are his son, Daniel Swank, and his wife, Larissa (Bean) Swank, of North Bend, Washington, and his daughter, Hilary Swank, and her husband, Philip Schneider of Telluride, Colorado. Stephen Michael Swank, are shown in 2018. MIGHT live to see their wedding, maybe., Swanks Youre Not You co-star Rossum, 36, replied with the letters Gfy, which stand for go fk yourself.. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He was a member of the Elks, the VFW, and the American Legion. There is a problem with your email/password. Swank's father, Stephen Michael Swank, was a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who served 27 years in the United States Air Force. E! .. [citation needed] Many of Swank's family members are from Ringgold County, Iowa.Her maternal grandmother, Frances Martha Clough (ne . Yeah congrats my friend, Kate Hudson gushed. She competed in the Junior Olympics and Washington State championships in swimming; she ranked 5th in the state in all-around gymnastics (which would come in handy for starring in The Next Karate Kid (1994) years later). 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. "He will always remain one of my most favorite persons and not a day goes by that I don't miss him. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Hilary Swank is starting 2022 while recovering from a tremendous loss. As well as being deeply connected to the Ultimate Source and therefore, my Dad, always.. 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. When she was nine years old, she starred in her first play as "Mowgli" in "The Jungle Book". (Michael Tran/FilmMagic), She added, "I'm going to be a mom and not just of one but of two!". Acting professionally since she was age 16, Swank was discovered as a child actor by producer Suzy Sachs. Try again later. 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. A system error has occurred. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232747724/stephen-michael-swank. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. "One year quickly turned into two and then three. Hilary Swank was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. on July 30, 1974. Hilary Swank's real name is Hilary Ann Swank. 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. 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. just a girl from a trailer park who had a dream. My heart is so full. In a preview of her upcoming Drew Barrymore Show interview, which will air on Friday, Swank revealed her twins due date. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Verify and try again. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Dad and Papa You will live in our hearts forever! or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. 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. In the interview, Hilary said that the due date was especially significant because of its connection to her late father, Stephen Michael Swank. A sua constelao Leo e ela tem 48 anos hoje. would ever happen, let alone be nominated. ", Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines October 6, Rebel Wilson says Meghan Markle wasn't as 'naturally warm' as Prince Harry in meeting, gives possible reason, Prince Harry addresses 'Spare' backlash in interview: 'I have never looked for sympathy in this', Shania Twain was 'uncontrollably fragile' from ex Mutt Lange's affair with friend: 'How could I be so stupid', Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe reveals 'promise' she made to mother before her death, Emma Stones 'And' co-star Willem Dafoe had her slap him 20 times to get scene right, Prince Harry's 'attacks' on 'villain' Camilla led to Frogmore Cottage eviction: expert. It helped me forgive, to move past the things that hold me back, in whatever form that takes each day. Stephen (Steve) was born April 16, 1948, in Creston, Iowa, the son of Glen Swank and Marian (Allenspach) Swank. Please reset your password. Early life. Hilary Swank's twins on the way have a due date that pays homage to Hilary's late father, Stephen Michael Swank. She said: "I definitely would like kids someday. Both . (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic) He will always remain one of my most favorite persons and not a day goes by that I dont miss him.. Privacy Notice document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Emmy Rossum clapped back at a hater who doubted pregnant Hilary Swank will live to see her childrens weddings. DOUBLE feature! Actress Hilary Swank revealed in October that she is expecting twins with her husband of four years Philip Schneider. Fox's Cause for Paws: An All-Star Dog Spectacular. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He transferred to recruit for two separate units of the Washington Air National Guard (WANG) at Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington, and later transferred to another WANG unit in Bellingham, Washington. Hilary Swank revealed on New Year's Eve 2021 that her dad, Stephen Michael Swank, had passed away months earlier. 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). Hilary Swank did her studies at Happy Valley Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, then Sehome High School. His grandchildren, Zackery Hammond and his wife, Alayna (Abreu) Hammond of Arlington, Washington; Amanda (Swank) Johnson, and her husband, Edward (Eddie) Johnson, Sr., of Edmonds, Washington, Brandon Swank and his wife Eleni (Watts) Swank of Black Diamond, Washington; Elaine Bean of North Bend, Washington; and Harper Swank of Edmonds, Washington. Resend Activation Email. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. "It's like, [wow]," the. A deep and sincere thank you to all our veterans for your service.. Hilary Swank revealed in an emotional Instagram post on Friday that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died in October. Sitemap, Your California Privacy Rights He was a Christian and very active in his faith and church. The 47-year-old Oscar-winning actress revealed on New Year's Eve that her father, Stephen Michael Swank , died in October. "It helped me forgive, to move past the things that hold me back, in whatever form that takes each day. What what what!!! Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He returned to Fairchild AFB to become the Eastern Regional Lead Recruiter for the State of Washington. He loved it and showed up with his heart. The 47-year-old Oscar-winning actress revealed on New Year's Eve that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died in October. "They're due on his birthday," she explained in a preview for the Oct. 7 episode of the show. For this performance, she was honored with her second Academy Award for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role" and has garnered "Best Actress" prizes from the National Society of Film Critics, the Screen Actors Guild, The Broadcast Film Critics, and a Golden Globe for "Best Lead Actress in a Drama".Hilary Swank is the third youngest woman in history to win two Academy Awards for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role".She subsequently had a supporting role opposite Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett in Brian De Palma's The Black Dahlia (2006), starred in Freedom Writers (2007), the true story of Long Beach schoolteacher, Erin Gruwell, The Reaping (2007) for Warner Brothers, and reunited with her Freedom Writers (2007) writer/director, Richard LaGravenese, starring in the film adaptation of Cecelia Ahern's novel, P.S. "This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of us. The Academy Award winner's father was a retired Air Force chief master sergeant who served for 27 years. 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There was a problem getting your location. Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of Sally Hartman (Swank) Beam and her husband Cal and Paul Swank and his wife Penny. ", "It helped me better understand the circle of life and where we come from and where we go back to, which has connected me back to my truest self," the actress added. Hilary recently revealed that her twins have a poignant due date. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? You need a Find a Grave account to continue. ", Swank continued, noting that the "physical loss" of her dad awakened her "to the truest sense of living again. Hilary Swank has been showing off her growing baby bump during a gym workout ahead of giving birth to her twins. He was a Christian and very active in his faith and church. Competed in the Junior Olympics and Washington state championships in swimming; ranked fifth in the state in all-around gymnastics. 63,747, This story has been shared 44,889 times. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of us," Hilary wrote on Instagram, alongside a selfie . Hilary then starred as "Alice Paul" in HBO's Iron Jawed Angels (2004), which told the story of the women's suffragist movement and she was honored with both SAG and Golden Globe nominations for her performance in this film. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. His last recruiter duty station was for the Oregon State Air National Guard, as the State Lead Recruiter in Portland, Oregon. She shared that twins run in both her and her husband's family. Hilary was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Judith Kay (Clough), a secretary, and Stephen Michael Swank, who served in the National Guard and was also a traveling salesman. In 2004, Hilary starred opposite Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman as the title character in Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby (2004); the story of a young woman's quest to realize her dream of becoming a professional boxer. "My grandmother was a twin, my husband's grandmother was a twin, so we have twins in our lineage," she said. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Hanna Swank. His great-grandchildren, Rowan and Kincaid Hammond and Edward (Teddy) Johnson. "He will always remain one of my most favorite persons and not a day goes by that I don't miss him. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. In 1990, Hilary and her mother moved to Los Angeles, where she enrolled in South Pasadena High School, and started acting professionally. In October, my Dear Dad, made his transition to the other side.. This browser does not support getting your location. Hilary swept her brunette hair back into a slick bun and went makeup free. 2021 was a difficult year for Hilary Swank. Actress: Million Dollar Baby. that matter. You can always change this later in your Account settings. She posted a photo of her father posing right in the middle of his family, smiling for the camera. Swank prioritized her father before everything else during that three year period of her life, but she considered it an honor when she talked to Entertainment Tonight in 2015. Drag images here or select from your computer for Stephen Michael Steve Swank memorial. 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[2005 Academy Awards acceptance speech for Best Actress in a Leading Ever since then, she has been much in demand and has worked non-stop in movies. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. She is a freelance contributor to TODAY.com,where she covers pop culture and breaking news. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1969 during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX, Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS, Fairchild AFB, Spokane, WA, and March AFB, Riverside, CA. We have set your language to 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. ", "It takes a lot of energy, love and edifying yourself on the matter at hand. As well as being deeply connected to the Ultimate Source and therefore, my Dad, always.". Hilary Swank is reflecting on her painful loss in 2021. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? HilarySwank first revealed that she was pregnant and expecting twins with her husband, Philip Schneider, during an appearance on "Good Morning America." He retired at the rank of SMSgt. In a clip, the star wore a long sleeved grey top along with black leggings and white trainers. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. German, English, and Scottish. I thank the Academy. Thanks for your help! Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Try again later. Please try again later. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Hanna Swank. Oops, something didn't work. Surviving family members are his son, Daniel Swank, and his wife, Larissa (Bean) Swank, of North Bend, WA, and his daughter, Hilary Swank, and her husband, Philip Schneider of Telluride, CO. His grandchildren, Zackery Hammond and his wife, Alayna (Abreu) Hammond of Arlington, WA; Amanda (Swank) Johnson, and her husband, Edward (Eddie) Johnson, Sr., of Edmonds, WA, Brandon Swank and his wife, Eleni (Watts) Swank, of Black Diamond, WA; Elaine Bean of North Bend, WA; and Harper Swank of Edmonds, WA. 36,015, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved He was also a member of the Nebraska Air National Guard (NANG). She shared a black and white photo when he was younger and serving in the United States Air Force. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. I grew incredibly close to him during this time, deepening our relationship and savoring every moment we had together, she wrote. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Been a lonnnnnnng time since #FitnessFriday.". 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