Naomi/Mom, I can’t say I’ll miss you because you’ll always be in my heart. I know you’re at peace and sharing a special place with my Kat, who loves you dearly. You’re a very special woman who has given those of us who have had the privilege of knowing you a special gift, that of patience and kindness and listening to to others. I will Love You Forever. To Kathleen and Craig, the two of you have been blessed, as well as everyone who ever knew Mom, and I will always keep the two of you in a special place in my heart, I will love you always 

My beloved sister, I do and always will miss her. She is my best friend,ever time we talked we  mentioned all the love we have for each other.                                   

Virgil “Billy” Saunders

Naomi, we love you and will miss you dearly. You were always content and the calm of the storm. You loved your sunsets and your Arizona Diamonbacks. We loved watching baseball with you even though we were Angel's fans. We were blessed to have known you and to have you in our lives.  Please be at peace and enjoy Heaven as we know there is a special place for someone like you. 

Love Frank, Deanna, and Family

Naomi was a treasure, I feel blessed to be one of the hearts she touch while she had her journey here.  I had many occasion that I was in here presents with her and her family. I can tell you she always had an infectious smile and her energy radiated from her beautiful heart and could be felt when in her presence. I was blessed a few times and did Naomi's hair. One of my fondest memories was when Kathleen brought her in for her Birthday hair. She was a blast embracing everything I threw at her. She left that day with he beautiful white hair with stylish pink streaks. 
I don't have to tell anyone that knows her "She rock it!" 
She always loved being in Kathleen and Craig's home and being part of all life's shenanigans. 
You will be missed, and you are loved.  
My deepest sympathy 
Jacki Cameron

"Mom" always presented an aura of calm grace and dignity.  Her kindness showed in every smile from her beautiful face.

My heartfelt sympathy to Kathleen and Craig who were fortunate enough to have shared her life for the last 21 years.

It was so much joy to sit with Sal and listen to the 30's & 40's music. We would talk about the days she danced and how all the gentleman would dance with her and tell her what a great dancer she was . We would be there by ourselves and we would dance to the music she would show me some of the steps she would do and teach them to me. I told her how when I was growing up my dad and mom would have sing along nights and we would dance as my dad love to dance , I can picture Sal and my Dad dancing. 
I enjoyed so much to sit and visit with her she was so sweet and I wish I could of gotten to go see her but do to Covid-19 I couldn't, I always thought about her and hoped she was doing well. She was a Special Lady in my life and I am honored to of known her. God Bless Sal Dance with the Angels 🙏
Kathleen and Craig my heart goes out to you so sorry for your sadness to lose such a great Lady and Mom. God Bless you both and if I can do anything for you please don't hesitate to call me. I Love You Both as you too have brought a lot of joy to me in my life knowing you and the great advice it will never be forgotten. Love Debbie Jo Williams Scherer 😇🙏😘

I just loved Kathleen’s mom. I never could remember her name but it was OK because I just called her “mom”.  She was like a mom to me since I lost mine over 30 years ago. I loved coming to the house and just sitting and visiting with her. She always had such a beautiful smile that would light up when I came in and she would give me a hug. She was a beautiful lady with a great sense of humor. I will miss her more than I can express. 

We will always remember her dancing around the kitchen, her love for John Travolta, hitting it big on the penny slots, her German chocolate cake from scratch (the homemade frosting, the best!!!), her checkered birthday cakes, her amazing Mexican food, and her kind heart.

She will be greatly missed by all she touched. 
With love, Emily and Sally. 

Dear Mama,                                                       
Thank you for the memories, we had so much fun over the years and the lessons of unconditional love, you taught me some of the most important lessons of my life , you picked me up when I was down you hugged me when I need a hug, you showed me how to be tough when the chips were down ,you  always knew, and no matter how tough the challenges were there was always your smile, a smile  that made things easier a smile that let you know everything was going two be alright, I will never forget. I love and miss you mama.
gods speed 
All my love,
Craig

My favorite memory of mom is her love for watching her baseball games. Every time you walk into the house it was always on the TV for her. The other thing was her always coming out and checking on everyone when we were all in the backyard. Mom was always watching. Mom will always be watching us. Love you Sal, hope you are still dancing. 

My husband and I are so blessed to of known you.  Sal loved her family.  She loved looking at the sky.  When we sat outside the other night the moon was full and bright.  I looked up and said hi dear friend.  You are loved and will never be forgotten.😢🙏❤️

Oh but I have so many memories, so many as a kid but to narrow it down as an adult: Xmas 2009 Ice Fishing in Northern Nevada and mom drove a Quad down on the frozen reservoir, caught some great trout, her busting the bank on the one arm bandit poker machines in the Taylor Canyon Club, all the Checkerboard Birthday cakes, her and my mini vacation trips, Moving in with us 11 months after we bought our home, raising chickens, guinea hens, tortoise babies, many pups, Being the light and star of our many many parties, Giving the man of my dreams the permission to marry me one New Year Morning  during Breakfast, being my Maid of Honor 4/16/05 to become Mrs. Hirschler, The picture posted above of the last time (Nov 2015) she made her World Famous Dumplings for Thanksgiving dinner , Witnessing the GREEN FLASH together in Oceanside Cali, letting my Girlfriend Jackie Tye Dye her hair for my retirement party, our honest and faithful love and trust in each other, THE LIST GOES ON AND ON AND ON AND ON. I am very grateful that she spent her last 20 years of her life on earth living with us, she will forever be part of this home and my WHOLE reason for who I am...Which is BLESSED... God Speed Mama.. Save a dance for me and NEVER forget:
I'll be lovin' you always
With a love that's true always
When the things you've planned need a helpin' hand
I will understand always, always
Days may not be fair always
That's when I'll be there always
Not for just an hour, not for just a day
Not for just a year, but always
Days may not be fair always
That's when I'll be there always
Not for just an hour, not just a day
Not for just one year, but always
Always
Always
All the time

Naomi had such a zest for life, whether it was dancing, cooking, or playing the slots! 

Naomi loved to go to the casino and play the slots.  So whenever I would visit Kathleen, Naomi and I would have to go hit the casino.  She only played the penny slots, but she was incredibly lucky.  I would blow through my pennies in a nanosecond, and she would just keep feeding me pennies, all the while winning and winning and winning.  Then we'd have lunch in one of the restaurants.

This is one of my favorite memories of Naomi.

Love and Blessings, Naomi!!!  Your bright spirit will be sorely missed.

Shannon

She was such a beautiful, spirited lady full of grace.  So many great memories.  The first time I met her was around Christmas 2002 and the dining table was filled with cookies & pies that Kathleen & Sal had made.

I could sit for hours and listen to her stories of living in Phoenix, jitterbug dancing, accomplishments at Motorola, and taking care of kids and grand kids. (She was proud of you)

One of our fondest memories is when she & Kathleen went to Oceanside with us. She was 89 at the time and could walk further down the pier than Brandy.  That was also the only time we saw the "green flash"

We will truly miss her.

OBITUARY

Naomi May Swann

September 1, 1925 – January 26, 2021

Resthaven/Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens

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