Royeva Carol Swanson

It is with great sadness that we announce, Royeva Carol (Swinehart) Swanson, of Sacramento, CA born on February 17, 1945 in Mobile, AL to the late Durward Swinehart Sr. and the late Oma Swinehart, passed away at age 73 on October 26, 2018.

Carol was the loving wife of Delbert Swanson married 55 years ago on February 23, 1963. She was preceded in death by her sister, Gail Swinehart. Carol is survived by her daughters Teresa Scoles (Doug), Debra Wynne (James Jr.), and Andrea Medina (George); brother, Durward Swinehart, Jr.; grandchildren, James Wynne III (Kassie), Devin Wynne, and Matthew Scoles; and great grandchild, Juliahna Wynne. She also leaves behind her greatly loved dog, Sherman.

Carol Graduated from Encina High School, the class of 1962. She received her AA Degree from American River College, and also attended Art Center and the University of Michigan. Del & Carol started a business 43 years ago which still operates today as Original Paint & Equipment. She selflessly volunteered in many organizations: Wildlife Care Association, Pulmo Pals, Sacramento Sheriff Dept. (VIPS), NAB, DAR, and the Encina Reunion Committee.

Her biggest passion was family and she cherished the time spent with them. She loved cooking, gardening, nature, sewing, reading and genealogy. She enjoyed and appreciated all the friendships she made along her life journey. She will be greatly missed but always in our hearts!

Services will be on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Vernon Memorial Park located at 8201 Greenback Lane Fair Oaks, CA 95628.