Lana Hillman Swasey, 53, returned to her Father in Heaven on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. She passed away peacefully at LDS Hospital surrounded by her family. She achieved perfection in this life and was therefore immediately needed on the other side.
She was born June 24, 1952 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Ira and Virgina Hillman. She married the love of her life, Roger Swasey on September 13, 1973 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She diligently raised four beautiful children and taught them through love and example how to live righteously. She will be missed by all who knew her. She led a life of service and cared for others around her more than herself. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren and spending time with her family. She loved to learn, treasured books, and was an accomplished writer. She knitted booties for everyone she knew each time they received newborn babies. She was devoted to her many church callings and was currently the primary president. She never spoke an unkind word and was always the peacemaker. Despite her own pain and struggles, right up until the end, she continued to do all she could for others and never once thought of herself. She always kept a positive attitude and fought through life's greatest challenges. Although separated from us, we know that she is in a better place, free from the troubles that hampered her ability to serve others. We know we will once again, in time, see her happy and whole.
Preceded in death by her mother Virginia Mae Davis, her father Ira Lynn Hillman, her sister Linda Mae Hillman and her brother Gary Ben Hillman.
Survived by her loving husband, Roger Swasey of Price; her sister, Carol (Jerry) Lee of Salt Lake City; and her children Amy (Richard) Campbell of Helper; Jason Swasey of Logan, Monica (John) Roberts of Brigham City; Michelle (Jonathan) Badger of Logan. She leaves numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and six grandchildren who loved her and continue to love her. A viewing will be held on Friday evening, May 19, from 6-8 p.m. at Faucett Mortuary, 680 E. 100 S. in Price. Funeral services will be held at the Price North Stake Center, 440 N. 100 E., on Saturday, May 20 at 11 a.m. with a viewing the hour prior to the service.
