Wanda Zoe Swegle Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Wanda “Midge” Swegle (age 87) Of Cheney, Washington passed away January 20, 2016 in Cheney. Midge was born October 1, 1928 in Oroville, Washington to Hershel and Dora (Easum) Mitchell. She was a graduate of North Central High School, class of 1945 and earned her Bachelors and Masters degree’s in Education at Eastern Washington University. She taught school for 33 yrs at Windsor Elementary School in the Cheney School District. Midge was married to Dean Swegle for 44 yrs, he passed away in 1990. She was a member of the Cheney Community Service Counsel, Beta Sigma Phi, Masonic Orders: Eastern Star Martha Chapter (50+ years), Past High Priestess, Ladies Oriental Shrine and Eiram Court, Daughters of the Nile in Spokane and a longtime member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Cheney. She spent many summers at Fishtrap Lake fishing, camping, traveling, crocheting and reading. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her Children: Steven Swegle, Port Orchard, WA; Gay Amonson, Kent, WA; Edward Swegle, Anchorage, AK; Richard Swegle, Cheney, WA. Grandchildren: Alison McCauley, Regan Swegle, Josh Swegle, Kyle Swegle, Lacey Rossotti. Great Grandchildren: Megan, Kate, Gavin, Makayla and Avery. Siblings: H. Hugh Mitchell; Elaine (Mitchell) Maskenthine. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 28 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Cheney. A luncheon will follow in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to the Shriner's Hospital .

Wanda Zoe Swegle

October 1, 1928 - January 20, 2016