Anne Swander

SWANDER, Anne L.
of Portage Passed away February 21, 2009 at home. She was born September 19, 1934 in Bellaire, MI, to the late Arthur and Iva Crandall Trumble. Anne was united in marriage to Robert Swander, who preceded her in death in January of 2007. They were together for 53 years. Anne loved bowling, travelling, her flowers, lighthouses, waterfalls and her kids. She loved animals and nature and especially her little Yorkie, Beegee. She always took care of her family first, and was always there for them. Surviving Anne are her children, Robin Anne Kirk Staller of Battle Creek, Richard Connie Kosick Swander of Portage and Ron Swander of Portage; grandchildren, Matthew, Kyle, Fred, Chad and Katelyn; a sister, Kathleen Duane Laubach; a brother, Paul Cathy Trumble; a sister-in-law, Marsha Burgstahler; a daughter-in-law, Dawn Swander; her good friend, Wilma Tays and her many friends in Okeechobee, Florida and at the lake house in Homer, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Also preceding her in death were a son, Robert E. Swander, Jr; brothers, Frederick and James Trumble; sister, Marion Gregory. No visitation is scheduled. A gathering of family and friends will take place in the spring at a date to be determined. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. A special thanks to Borgess Hospice and Visiting Nurses Association where memorials may be directed. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508