Alice Jean Swan

Was born September 25, 1932 in Leolyn, PA the daughter of the late Ronald and Marian (McNett) Park; went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 peacefully at St. Josephs Hospital with her loving, caring and devoted family by her side. Jean married Ted on June 30, 1951 in Waverly, NY at the United Methodist Church. They have enjoyed 55 wonderful years of life and love together. She is survived by her loving husband, Ted; beloved grandson, Teddy; dearly loved children, Linda (Chris) Lockwood Sr. of Elmira, NY; Ted Swan Jr. of Elmira, NY; Karen Kasey (Willy) Clark of Elmira, NY; Barb (Nick) Longo of Ithaca, NY; Tom (Sue) Swan of Elmira, NY; sister, Barbara (Alfred) Segar; sister-in-laws, Donna Park and Phyllis Park; brother-in-law, Charles (JoAnn) Hack; along with 10 much-loved grandchildren, 6 adored great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and her church family. Her sister, Mary Hack; brothers, William, Ronald and Kenneth Park predeceased her. Jean was a member of the North Chemung United Methodist and the OES Chapter # 460 Breesport, NY. For many dedicated years, she ran and operated the Food Pantry at the North Chemung United Methodist Church. Jean enjoyed playing Bingo and loved her crossword puzzle books. She made it her job to constantly care for those she loved and accomplished that by her love of cooking for others. Above all, Jean was devoted to her family and church. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Thursday, June 22, 2006 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services honoring Jeans life will be held there on Friday, June 23rd at 11:00 AM. The Reverend Anne L. Mowery will celebrate her services. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the North Chemung United Methodist Church 677 Breesport/North Chemung Road Lowman, NY 14861 or to the American Cancer Society 1316 College Ave. Elmira, NY 14901. A Candle of Remembrance may be left for her family in obituaries at www.olthof.com