Note received from Jacque's brother Ray Clark on 7/25/2022
eceased Alumni: Jacqueline Clark Swoop
Date Of Birth: 02-18-1947
Date Deceased: 09-09-2011
Age at Death: 64
Cause of Death: ALS
Alumni City: Boulder City
Alumni State: NV
Alumni Country: USA
Was a Veteran: No
Survived By:
JACQUELINE SWOOPE Our beloved Jacque died Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at 1:20 a.m. She was 64 and passed after a courageous battle with ALS - or Lou Gehrig's disease. Jacque was born Feb. 18, 1947 in Boulder City. She was the daughter of Mevina Stout Clark and Winfield R. Clark of Boulder City. Jacque lived a wonderful life filling the lives of her family and friends with love, humor, and devoted compassion. Jacque married Chuck Keller Sr. in 1965 and had two children, Nicki and Chuck before they divorced in 1978. In 1985, Jacque married Dennis Swoope and the remained together until the end of her wonderful life. Jacque's fantastic laughter and wonderful quick sense of humor, were a joy to everyone lucky enough to know her. Simply put, as understood by all that did know her, to know Jacque, was to love her. We will miss her and cherish the time we we were able to share with her. Jackie was preceded in death by her her beloved parents. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Swoope; daughter, Nicki (Doug) Lundin of Boulder City; son, Chuck Keller of Henderson; brothers, Raymond (Linda) Clark and Jim (Susan) Clark, all of Kanab, Utah; and grandchildren, Jessie Keller, Nicole Keller and Carlie Keller all of Henderson. Jacque had one great-grandchild, Degan Keller. Also knowing Jacque as "Mom" are, stepdaughter, Lolita Hicks of Santa Rosa, Calif.; stepsons, Dennis B. Swoope, of Omaha, Neb., and Scott Cody Swoope of Ardmore, Okla. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Boulder City Cemetery Pavillion, 501 Adams Blvd. and Utah St., Boulder City. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the ALS Foundation of Nevada
Jacque and I are first cousins -- our moms (Gwen Stout Chubbs and Melvina Stout Clark) are sisters and were quite close -- Jacque and I were born one day apart in the old BC Hospital at the head of the hill on "I" Street. Jacque won the race to be here first, and she always reminded me of that fact. We are both the oldest siblings in our families. Jacque and my mom, Gwen, had the same birthdates -- my mom was 21 the day before I was born -- she always complained I kept her from going out on the town and drinking on her 21st birthday. I had no regrets on that issue. Jacque and I did a lot of stuff together -- and I have lots of memories of her quick humor, even as elementary school students. Our moms tried to have us sing together in church talent shows -- one time we learned "Ruben, Ruben, I've Been Thinking" -- Jacque was to sing the girl's lines, and I would answer with the boy's lines. She normally would just stand there on the stage, chewing on a fingernail, and not sing her part, even when I pulled her hand away from her face -- several times. I was not afraid to belt my lines out. Jacque stood her ground -- if she did not want to sing her lines, that was that. We both laughed about that many times. Jacque was sensitive to the needs of others. My mom moved back to Boulder City in 2001, and Jacque adopted her right off the bat -- "Aunt Gwen". Jacque's mother Mel passed away quite suddenly at the time, so my mom in a way took Mel's place in Jacque's heart. Jacque and I took turns getting Mom to various doctor appointments. One Christmas Eve day I called Mom (we live in North Las Vegas) and told her we were coming out to round her up to have Christmas day with our family. I did not inform Jacque, who called me later that Eve day and in a panic asked, "Did you kidnap Aunt Gwen?" Yeah, I got chewed out lovingly for not telling Jacque. As Jacque approached the end of her life, she did not hesitate to communicate, even with the limitations of ALS, how she felt and appreciated everyone's kindness. I am sure heaven is a lively place with Jacque's humor and caring nature.
Ray Clark (1967)
Jimmy Widner (1958)
Note received from Jacque's brother Ray Clark on 7/25/2022
eceased Alumni: Jacqueline Clark Swoop
Date Of Birth: 02-18-1947
Date Deceased: 09-09-2011
Age at Death: 64
Cause of Death: ALS
Alumni City: Boulder City
Alumni State: NV
Alumni Country: USA
Was a Veteran: No
Survived By:
JACQUELINE SWOOPE Our beloved Jacque died Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at 1:20 a.m. She was 64 and passed after a courageous battle with ALS - or Lou Gehrig's disease. Jacque was born Feb. 18, 1947 in Boulder City. She was the daughter of Mevina Stout Clark and Winfield R. Clark of Boulder City. Jacque lived a wonderful life filling the lives of her family and friends with love, humor, and devoted compassion. Jacque married Chuck Keller Sr. in 1965 and had two children, Nicki and Chuck before they divorced in 1978. In 1985, Jacque married Dennis Swoope and the remained together until the end of her wonderful life. Jacque's fantastic laughter and wonderful quick sense of humor, were a joy to everyone lucky enough to know her. Simply put, as understood by all that did know her, to know Jacque, was to love her. We will miss her and cherish the time we we were able to share with her. Jackie was preceded in death by her her beloved parents. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Swoope; daughter, Nicki (Doug) Lundin of Boulder City; son, Chuck Keller of Henderson; brothers, Raymond (Linda) Clark and Jim (Susan) Clark, all of Kanab, Utah; and grandchildren, Jessie Keller, Nicole Keller and Carlie Keller all of Henderson. Jacque had one great-grandchild, Degan Keller. Also knowing Jacque as "Mom" are, stepdaughter, Lolita Hicks of Santa Rosa, Calif.; stepsons, Dennis B. Swoope, of Omaha, Neb., and Scott Cody Swoope of Ardmore, Okla. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Boulder City Cemetery Pavillion, 501 Adams Blvd. and Utah St., Boulder City. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the ALS Foundation of Nevada
Allen Chubbs (1965)
Jacque and I are first cousins -- our moms (Gwen Stout Chubbs and Melvina Stout Clark) are sisters and were quite close -- Jacque and I were born one day apart in the old BC Hospital at the head of the hill on "I" Street. Jacque won the race to be here first, and she always reminded me of that fact. We are both the oldest siblings in our families. Jacque and my mom, Gwen, had the same birthdates -- my mom was 21 the day before I was born -- she always complained I kept her from going out on the town and drinking on her 21st birthday. I had no regrets on that issue. Jacque and I did a lot of stuff together -- and I have lots of memories of her quick humor, even as elementary school students. Our moms tried to have us sing together in church talent shows -- one time we learned "Ruben, Ruben, I've Been Thinking" -- Jacque was to sing the girl's lines, and I would answer with the boy's lines. She normally would just stand there on the stage, chewing on a fingernail, and not sing her part, even when I pulled her hand away from her face -- several times. I was not afraid to belt my lines out. Jacque stood her ground -- if she did not want to sing her lines, that was that. We both laughed about that many times. Jacque was sensitive to the needs of others. My mom moved back to Boulder City in 2001, and Jacque adopted her right off the bat -- "Aunt Gwen". Jacque's mother Mel passed away quite suddenly at the time, so my mom in a way took Mel's place in Jacque's heart. Jacque and I took turns getting Mom to various doctor appointments. One Christmas Eve day I called Mom (we live in North Las Vegas) and told her we were coming out to round her up to have Christmas day with our family. I did not inform Jacque, who called me later that Eve day and in a panic asked, "Did you kidnap Aunt Gwen?" Yeah, I got chewed out lovingly for not telling Jacque. As Jacque approached the end of her life, she did not hesitate to communicate, even with the limitations of ALS, how she felt and appreciated everyone's kindness. I am sure heaven is a lively place with Jacque's humor and caring nature.