Gloria was born in El Dorado, Ca on August 29, 1937 to John and Annie Bressan.
Gloria graduated from El Dorado High School. She worked for Sears as a cashier for many years, then Golden 1 as a teller before she retired.
Gloria married the love of her life Donald Swars (who passed away in December 2022) on November 28, 1954.
They had 3 children together Valerie Helfand (Steve), Julie Estey (Richard) and Donald Swars Jr. (Andrea).
Gloria leaves behind her 3 children, 6 grand childeren and 14 Great Grand-children.
Gloria loved life, she loved going on vacations, camping, being involved in the Elkds Lodge and watching her family grow whom she loved so much.