August 29, 1929 – July 14, 2011
Carmel Valley ~ Loraine “Lory” Swiess, a longtime Carmel Valley resident, went to be with the Lord on July 14, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Lory was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois where she met the love of her life, Don Swiess. They were married for 49 years.
In 1959, Lory and Don moved to Carmel Valley where they raised their children, Sandy Regan, Sherie Dodsworth, Scott Swiess and Shawn Beer-Swiess. Lory was a certified tax preparer and provided accounting services to local business. She was a pillar of the community and, for 50 years, actively helped with many nonprofit organizations.
Lory was preceded in death by her husband, Don. She is survived by her four children, thirteen grandchildren, one great-grandson and her sister, Joan Elkins.
Visitation will be held at The Paul Mortuary Chapel in Pacific Grove this Thursday July 21 from 3:00 to 6:30 PM followed by a Vigil Service. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on September 15 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 9 El Camino Road, Carmel Valley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Lory’s honor to the Carmel Valley Historical Society/Rosie’s Garden, P.O. Box 1612, Carmel Valley, CA 93924. Please visit www.thepaulmortuary.com to sign Lory’s guest book and leave messages for her family.
der the direction of The Paul Mortuary, Pacific Grove, CA.
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