Vera Louise Swisher

Vera Louise Swisher, 87, passed away at home Dec. 12, 2012 in Whitefish.

She was born May 18, 1925 to Cora (Harris) and Edward Victor Zinn in Bellflower, Calif. She was an original “Rosie the Riveter” working at McDonnell Douglas in aircraft assembly in the war effort during World War II.

She married Hollis Swisher and they had three daughters. Vera loved to crochet afghans and was passionate about Major League Baseball and just celebrated her last World Series.

Vera is preceded in death by her husband Hollis, her parents, and numerous siblings. She is survived by her three daughters, Corine “Renie” and husband Terry, of Oregon, Sandy and husband Ty, of Whitefish, Vicki and husband Matt, of West Virginia; and granddaughters, Diane, of Oregon, and Kristi and Amber, of Montana.

Memorial contributions can be made in Vera Swisher’s name to the Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force, P.O. Box 2095, Whitefish, MT 59937.

Private family services will be held at a later date. You are invited to go www.austinfh.com to offer condolences, share memories and view Vera’s tribute wall.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Austin Funeral Home.