"Cheri, Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
Carmen Eileen Sweazey
March 18, 1931 - February 12, 2013
Carmen Sweazey, 81, of Webster City, died Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2013 at the Foster Chapel, with Rev. Dave Simonson officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be at Fosters from 11:00 a.m. to service time on Monday.
Carmen Eileen Burnside, daughter of Martin and Ethyl Kellog Burnside, was born March 18, 1931 at Williams. She received her education in the Williams and Webster City school systems. On May 20, 1946, she married George Marvin Sweazey at Fort Dodge. The couple resided in Webster City. She had worked at K and M Laundry, Curve Inn, Katy's Café, Winnabago for 12 years and Congregate Meals and in the early 60's, they owned and operated a restaurant at Gladbrook, IA. She retired in 1993.
Mrs. Sweazey is survived by her husband, George; daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela Black of Le Claire; Terry (Dennis) Manning of Bondurant; Christine (Bruce) Hovey of South Sioux City, NE; Cheryl (Steve) Willardsen of Wichita, KS; son, George Sweazey Jr. of Webster City; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Charles (Chuck) Sweazey.
Family was very important to Carmen, she and George cherished that valuable time together. She enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing music in George's Country Combo Band and at many bluegrass festivals. She especially enjoyed the many destinations they traveled to during their time delivering Winnebago motor homes.
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Tributes
"We will miss Carmen's smiling face when we got to visit my mom, who was her room mate. Although we never got to know her very well, she seemed like a real sweet lady. Your family will be in our prayers. We hope that you find peace knowing that she is in a better place."
"George: Please accept my sympathy. I just found out. Carmen was a wonderful woman and an amazing musician. May she rest in peace."
"George & Chris, So sorry about losing Carmen. I am not able to be there today. I have so many fond memories of you guys playing in the band with you. Thanks for all the fun stuff we did, and making music was the icing on the cake. Rest in peace. Dick Gibbs"
"Cheri, so sorry to hear you lost your mom. It is always so difficult to lose someone close to us, particularly when that someone is our mom. Please know that you and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time "
"Cheri and Chris- I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. Her legacy is her wonderful family. May your memories of her love and support warm your heart through this difficult time.
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"George, Terry, Pam, Chris, Cherri George Jr. I am so sorry for your loss. It is really hard to lose someone so close. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. She was a very nice woman and you were a very lucky family to have her. When she would come to the hospital for something she would always remember me. I would always ask her to tell Terry Hi for me. Again my condolences."
"Cherri, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Phyllis and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. Kevin Sheehan"
"Pam. Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I can still see her taking care of you and your sisters when you lived across from the swimming pool. You only have memories that's what life is about. You guys have hundreds to laugh and cry about. Take Care. Rosemary (Wirtjes) Tanaka St. Louis, MO"
"What a wonderful and amazing lady she was. She will be missed by all who knew her. RIP Carmen!! Christi from the kitchen at Crestview."
"Love & prayers to all of you. It's so hard losing a mother! With sincere sympathy, Sandy (Gibbs) Butler"