[msb-alumni] Al Swain's Obituary
- From: Steve <pipeguy920@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <msb-alumni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:23:13 -0400
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Alphonso Swain
October 19, 1957 - March 19, 2014
Obituary
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
Steve
Class of '72
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