[msb-alumni] Re: Al Swain
- From: "Richard McKinley" <mcfurbie@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:18:16 -0500
My step daughter found this.
Here's his obit from the funeral home site:Alphonso Swain (1957 - 2014)
Haslett, Michigan
Alphonso Swain, age 56, had an incredible sense of humor. He was very skilled
at
trivia as well. He felt very strong about making the most of your life. "He
thought
laughter made the world a better place." His passion for helping others kept him
involved and participating in many boards and committees in many capacities. He
built
a career in management within the social work industry. Alphonso served on the
State
of Michigan Governors Commission and the Michigan Community Service Commission.
He
was Chairman of the Board for CATA Local Advisory Committee. He enjoyed public
speaking
on the topic of Diversity and Accessibility.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Hall Swain; brother, Peter Rixster;
nephews,
James Reed, Joseph Lawshea and Charles Lawshea. He was preceded in death by his
mother,
Ella May Rixster; sisters, Ruby Reed and Vina Lawshea.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 28, at 10:00 AM at Gorlsine Runciman
Funeral
Home, 1730 E. Grand River Ave, East Lansing. The funeral service will be held
following
visitation at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made
to
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter, 21311 Civic Center Dr.,
Southfield,
MI 48076.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing. On
line condolences may be made at
www.greastlansing.com
Home - Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes
dignitymemorial.com
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