Donna Swasey Daly

1934-2012

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Donna Swasey Daly, returned with honor to her Father in Heaven Saturday, February 18, 2012 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Donna was born in Mona, Utah on March 9, 1934 to Arvil Allen Swasey and Aleta Sadie Harris. She married her sweetheart, Ronald T Daly, on September 16, 1955 in the Laie, Hawaii LDS Temple. They were blessed with five children.

Donna lived by the motto, “Go forward in faith, God is in charge.” The hallmarks of her life were unconditional love, enduring hope, and endless faith. She firmly believed in the Apostle Paul’s declaration in Roman's 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God..." Wherever she lived in the country, she devoted herself to faithfully serving in church in a variety of callings, especially in the Relief Society.

Among her friends and family, Donna was known as a gifted writer and poet. She loved music all throughout her life and found immense joy in singing and playing the piano. Donna loved gardening. She took special interest in lifting up and serving others.

Donna Swasey Daly is survived by her husband, Ron; children: Ron Jr. (Diane), San Jose, CA; Diana (Kevin) Glover, Myrtle Beach, SC; Kathy (Adrian) Morgan, Herndon, VA; Richard (Terri), Clarksville, MD; John (Michelle), Woods Cross, UT; 19 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Also survived by sisters Emma Sheppard, Marjean Steele, Merlene McClain, and brother, Frank Swasey. Proceeded in death by her parents and brother Doug Swasey.

We as a family would like to express our gratitude for the tender loving care given by the wonderful staff at Legacy House Bountiful and Rocky Mountain Hospice.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 24, 2012 at 11:00 am at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the mortuary prior to the services. Internment – Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a contribution be made to the LDS Church Humanitarian Aid Fund.

Arrangements under the direction of Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, Salt Lake City, UT.