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Visitation with family will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 205 W. Monroe Street, Mount Ayr, Iowa, and a service of remembrance will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the United Baptist Presbyterian Church, 2343 US-169, Mount Ayr, Iowa. 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. Martha Dominguez, was of Mexican descent, and her other roots include GREAT NEWS! His last recruiter duty station was for the Oregon State Air National Guard, as the State Lead Recruiter in Portland, OR. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Writing career. This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of us. 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. Swank explained that it was "so nice" to be able to share the news now that she was far enough along in her pregnancy. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. "A lung transplant is the most difficult of all, as it's an incredibly delicate organ," Swank said at the time. He was also a member of the Nebraska Air National Guard (NANG). Stephen Michael Swank: On Veteran's Day, Hilary posted an earlier tribute to her dad who had served 27 years in the United States Airforce but didn't reveal that he had passed away. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. She concluded, "This last year I hope whatever trials and tribulations you all have had on your life journey bring you closer to your truest essence and help guide you into this New Year with whatever blessings you most need. He returned to Fairchild AFB to become the Eastern Regional Lead Recruiter for the State of Washington. And now, this. Thanks for contacting us. would ever happen, let alone be nominated. The actress revealed on Friday that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died earlier in the year.Swank took to Instagram hours before the New . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 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. As well as being deeply connected to the Ultimate Source and therefore, my Dad, always.". 0 cemeteries found in Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA. I grew incredibly close to him during this time, deepening our relationship and savoring every moment we had together, she wrote. His last recruiter duty station was for the Oregon State Air National Guard, as the State Lead Recruiter in Portland, Oregon. Resend Activation Email. Hilary Swank has been showing off her growing baby bump during a gym workout ahead of giving birth to her twins. 44,889, This story has been shared 42,396 times. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. His last recruiter duty station was for the Oregon State Air National Guard, as the State Lead Recruiter in Portland, Oregon. 36,015, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. And Hilary, 48, certainly hasn't been slowing down and she has kept up her workout routine. He . I thought you might like to see a memorial for Stephen Michael Steve Swank I found on Findagrave.com. Stephen Michael Swank: On Veteran's Day, Hilary posted an earlier tribute to her dad who had served 27 years in the United States Airforce but didn't reveal that he had passed away. Throughout his military career, he received numerous commendations and awards for his service to his country.
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. He happily lived with her until his passing, enjoying many holidays and visits from friends, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and family.
He was a member of the Elks, the VFW, and the American Legion. He was a Christian and very active in his faith and church.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Hanna Swank. 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. 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. His great-grandchildren, Rowan and Kincaid Hammond and Edward (Teddy) Johnson. for this great honor. Back in 2006 she said she wanted children in the future. This browser does not support getting your location. He was born on April 16, 1948. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Try again later. based on information from your browser. HILARY SWANK IS PREGNANT WITH TWINS: I CANT BELIEVE IT'. "My grandmother was a twin, my husband's grandmother was a twin, so we have twins in our lineage," she said. She won the Best Actress Oscar for playing "Brandon Teena" in Boys Don't Cry (1999). He was 73. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. This last year I hope whatever trials and tribulations you all have had on your life journey bring you closer to your truest essence and help guide you into this New Year with whatever blessings you most need, she wrote. 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. During her early childhood, her family 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Theres been a couple projects that are beautiful, but in the end, theres nothing I want to do more other than being with my dad in his time of need. "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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. There was a problem getting your location. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic) She shared a black and white photo when he was younger and serving in the United States Air Force. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). During that time, Swank and her father shared an especially sentimental moment years before his passing: He was able to walk Swank down the aisle in 2018 when she tied the knot with her husband, Philip Schneider, in a secret ceremony. The PS I Love You star began dating Philip in 2016. You aren't too cool to shop Merrell's Semi Annual Sale, up to 50% off, Target's new Fine'ry perfumes have designer dupes you need to know about, The 50 best Nordstrom gifts for men, women and kids in 2023, The 10 best carpet cleaners of 2023, according to an expert, Save over $1,100 on this 65'' LG Smart TV today on Amazon, Celeb-loved jewelry brand Dorsey drops dazzling new styles, Designer Dennis Basso has $200K fur fitting at midnight in Gstaad, Isabella Rossellini, 70, on aging with beauty and saying no to Botox, Tom Sizemore And The Dangerous Burden of Desperation, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Pregnant Hilary Swank is ready to pop in third-trimester baby bump photo, Gerard Butler admits he almost killed Hilary Swank filming P.S. Francesca Gariano is a New York City-based freelance journalist reporting on culture, entertainment, beauty, lifestyle and wellness. 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. The ups and downs are so challenging and can be overwhelming," she added before offering advice to others who have opted to be a health advocate for a loved one: "Make sure that you're taking time for yourself and that you vocalize what your needs are to the people who are around you so they can help support you.". He retired at the rank of SMSgt. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Hanna Swank. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. "This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of us. The actor's father Stephen Michael Swank died in 2021, she revealed on Instagram, writing, "I was his sole caretaker after a lung transplant seven years ago." "It's so beautiful, how it all is. He loved it and showed up with his heart. Terms of Use Hilary had been her dad's sole carer for several years before his death, after he became the recipient of a lung transplant. The 47-year-old Oscar-winning actress revealed on New Year's Eve that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died in October. beyond words. When she was nine years old, she starred in her first play as "Mowgli" in "The Jungle Book". During her early childhood, her family moved to Spokane, Washington, and when she was six, to Bellingham, Washington.Hilary was discovered as a child by producer Suzy Sachs, who coached her in acting. We are all in this together.". Hilary Swank did her studies at Happy Valley Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, then Sehome High School. 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., She continued, It helped me forgive, to move past the things that hold me back, in whatever form that takes each day. Something went wrong, please try again later. Just like all his endeavors and relationships. By Kelly Gilmore Oct 06, 2022 9:31 PM . He was a Christian and very active in his faith and church. ", Swank first revealed that she was pregnant and expecting twins with her husband, Philip Schneider, during an appearance on "Good Morning America.". He was a Senior Master Sergeant who served this country with the greatest pride and joy, she continued. All rights reserved. Weve updated the security on the site. Hilary Swank's real name is Hilary Ann Swank. The 47-year-old Oscar-winning actress revealed on New Year's Eve that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died in October. In a clip, the star wore a long sleeved grey top along with black leggings and white trainers. She said: "I definitely would like kids someday. 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. One sister, Shirley (Swank) Hightshoe and husband, David, of Mount Ayr, IA; one brother, Kenneth Swank, and his wife, Jeanne (Whipple), of Monett, MO; and his ex-wife and friend, Judy Swank, and her significant other, Mark Redick, of Playa del Rey, CA, and many nieces and nephews. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Hilary Swank at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival in Park . And a working actor, for 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. She shared that twins run in both her and her husband's family. 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. This is a carousel with slides. Last December, Swank shared that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, had passed away in October 2021 at the age of 73. ", "It takes a lot of energy, love and edifying yourself on the matter at hand. When the 48-year-old debuted her baby bump via Instagram on Wednesday, the troll took to the comments section to ask, ARENT YOU LIKE 50 YRS OLD?, The social media user continued, Gonna be in your 70s [sic] when they graduate college. In addition to Rossum, more of Swanks celebrity pals sent their support in the comments. As well as being deeply connected to the Ultimate Source and therefore, my Dad, always.. Competed in the Junior Olympics and Washington state championships in swimming; ranked fifth in the state in all-around gymnastics. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 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 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, are shown in 2018. Role] I don't know what I did in this life to deserve all this. 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. 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. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. I have been off my phone and social media for a couple months due to a tremendous personal loss. She explained that she had taken a break from her phone and social media due to "tremendous personal loss. nominees, Annette, Imelda, Kate, and Catalina, your work inspires me Hilary also reflected on the positive lessons she has learned from losing her dad, a retired Air Force chief master sergeant. In this physical loss, as devastating as it is, I was awakened to the truest sense of living again, she wrote. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. "This past year was a big one for me and I know for so many of us," she began Friday's post. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Stephen Swank (232747724)? Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? "I grew incredibly close to him during this time, deepening our relationship and savoring every moment we had together," the Nebraska native wrote. Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of Sally Hartman (Swank) Beam and her husband Cal and Paul Swank and his wife Penny. And, thank God, prayers were answered. .. Early life. Add to your scrapbook. Legal Statement. He was also a member of the Nebraska Air National Guard (NANG). All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. Oops, something didn't work. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Stephen (Steve) was born April 16, 1948, in Creston, IA, the son of Glen Swank and Marian (Allenspach) Swank. E! just a girl from a trailer park who had a dream. We have set your language to Ever since then, she has been much in demand and has worked non-stop in movies. Verify and try again. Hilary Swank shows her growing baby bump as she works out, The actress has been keeping up her workouts, Hilary revealed she was pregnant in October, Imelda Staunton was 'determined' to do Queen justice on The Crown after her death, Catherine Zeta-Jones dreamed of taking James Bond role after Sean Connery's blessing, Hilary Swank shows off sweet baby bump in festive snap ahead of her twins' arrival, Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet 'sign up for The Holiday sequel' with original cast, Drew Barrymore cries as she reveals Harper Beckham made friends with her lonely daughter. In the caption, she penned a sweet message to pay tribute to him, writing, Heres to my favorite veteran, my Dad., He served 27 years in the Air Force. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, IA, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, CO. I love you all and am grateful for this community. Hilary Swank is opening up about a personal loss she suffered in 2021. This account has been disabled. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. I have been off my phone and social media for a couple months due to a tremendous personal loss. Recommend Steve's obituary to your friends. 2021 was a difficult year for Hilary Swank. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Drag images here or select from your computer for Stephen Michael Steve Swank memorial. What what what!!! He happily lived with her until his passing, enjoying many holidays and visits from friends, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and family.He was a member of the Elks, the VFW, and the American Legion. She and Schneider have been married since August 2018, with the couple tying the knot in California two years after they began dating. Stephen Michael Swank, 48, of Elverson formerly of Coatesville died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his home. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Throughout his military career, he received numerous commendations and awards for his service to his country.