02 January 2022. Originally, Swank planned to take a year off from acting, but she said her hiatus lasted longer than anticipated. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1969 during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi, Fairchild AFB, Spokane, Washington, and March AFB, Riverside, California.He left the Air Force and moved his family to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he attended the Lincoln School of Business and then the University of Nebraska, majoring in Business Administration and Accounting, where he graduated with a B.S. Following graduation, he attended and graduated from Southwest Community College in Creston, Iowa, and then attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. Her maternal grandmother, Frances Martha Dominguez, was of Mexican descent, and her other roots include German, English, and Scottish. It helped me forgive, to move past the things that hold me back, in whatever form that takes each day. The actress revealed on Friday that her father, Stephen Michael Swank, died earlier in the year.Swank took to Instagram hours before the New . Coming soon, she captioned the photo. Love, Your Family. 2021 was a difficult year for Hilary Swank. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE.  Throughout his military career, he received numerous commendations and awards for his service to his country.

Upon retirement, he moved back to Maloy, Iowa, near his hometown, where he lived for several years, before moving to live with his daughter in Pacific Palisades, California, for health reasons.  He happily lived with her until his passing, enjoying many holidays and visits from friends, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and family.

He was a member of the Elks, the VFW, and the American Legion.  He was a Christian and very active in his faith and church. 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Hanna Swank.  Surviving family members are his son, Daniel Swank, and his wife, Larissa (Bean) Swank, of North Bend, Washington, and his daughter, Hilary Swank, and her husband, Philip Schneider of Telluride, Colorado.  His grandchildren, Zackery Hammond and his wife, Alayna (Abreu) Hammond of Arlington, Washington; Amanda (Swank) Johnson, and her husband, Edward (Eddie) Johnson, Sr., of Edmonds, Washington, Brandon Swank and his wife Eleni (Watts) Swank of Black Diamond, Washington; Elaine Bean of North Bend, Washington; and  Harper Swank of Edmonds, Washington.  His great-grandchildren, Rowan and Kincaid Hammond and Edward (Teddy) Johnson. He returned to Fairchild AFB to become the Eastern Regional Lead Recruiter for the State of Washington. As well as being deeply connected to the Ultimate Source and therefore, my Dad, always.". Swank's father, Stephen Michael Swank, was a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who served 27 years in the United States Air Force. One sister, Shirley (Swank) Hightshoe and husband, David, of Mount Ayr, Iowa; one brother, Kenneth Swank and his wife, Jeanne (Whipple) of Monett, Missouri; and his ex-wife and friend, Judy Swank and her significant other, Mark Redick of Playa del Rey, California, and many nieces and nephews.Dad & Papa You will live in our hearts forever! He was born on April 16, 1948. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. She appeared in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) but The Next Karate Kid (1994), where she got the part competing against hundreds of other actresses, was her breakout role. Swank told Ripa and Seacrest that her "Alaska Daily" crew didn't know that she was pregnant and would be finding out for the first time that day. It's like, [wow]," she continued. Hilary was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Judith Kay (Clough), a secretary, and Stephen Michael Swank, who served in the National Guard and was also a traveling salesman. I had a rather unique relationship with him as I was his sole caretaker after a lung transplant seven years ago, she wrote. He . I love you all and am grateful for this community. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Yeah congrats my friend, Kate Hudson gushed. In addition to the Oscar, Hilary won the Golden Globe Award for "Best Actress in a Drama" and "Best Actress" prizes from The New York Film Critics, The Los Angeles Film Critics, The Chicago Film Critics and The Broadcast Film Critics Association. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon, BGSU Ski Team, Delta Sigma Pi. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. This story has been shared 63,747 times. Hilary Swank's twins on the way have a due date that pays homage to Hilary's late father, Stephen Michael Swank. Privacy Notice Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. When the 48-year-old debuted her baby bump via Instagram on Wednesday, the troll took to the comments section to ask, ARENT YOU LIKE 50 YRS OLD?, The social media user continued, Gonna be in your 70s [sic] when they graduate college. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, Hanna Swank. Hilary Swank revealed on New Year's Eve 2021 that her dad, Stephen Michael Swank, had passed away months earlier. Hilary also reflected on the positive lessons she has learned from losing her dad, a retired Air Force chief master sergeant. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232747724/stephen-michael-swank. 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Hilary Swank did her studies at Happy Valley Elementary School, Fairhaven Middle School, then Sehome High School. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic) Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank and her father, retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. E! Hilary Swank is reflecting on her painful loss in 2021. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Hilary Swank has revealed her "miracle" twin babies' meaningful due date. We are all in this together.". This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. ", Swank first revealed that she was pregnant and expecting twins with her husband, Philip Schneider, during an appearance on "Good Morning America.". An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. MIGHT live to see their wedding, maybe., Swanks Youre Not You co-star Rossum, 36, replied with the letters Gfy, which stand for go fk yourself.. ). Accountingaccounting. Stephen Michael Swank: On Veteran's Day, Hilary posted an earlier tribute to her dad who had served 27 years in the United States Airforce but didn't reveal that he had passed away. Throughout his military career, he received numerous commendations and awards for his service to his country. A sua constelao Leo e ela tem 48 anos hoje. Hilary Swank. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 44,889, This story has been shared 42,396 times. Stephen Michael Swank, 73, died at 1:11 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center in Westwood, CA, surrounded by love from his son, Dan Swank, and his daughter, Hilary Swank. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. All rights reserved. would ever happen, let alone be nominated. "You just announced that your father has passed away one year ago, and this miracle is happening," Barrymore said in a preview for the show's Friday episode. All About Suleika Jaouad, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's Friends from 'DWTS' and 'SYTYCD' Honor Him: 'Forever the World's Dance Dad'. There is a problem with your email/password. Thats definitely something that Ive always thought about as a very, very young girl.". In the caption, she penned a sweet message to pay tribute to him, writing, Heres to my favorite veteran, my Dad., He served 27 years in the Air Force. We've received your submission. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He happily lived with her until his passing, enjoying many holidays and visits from friends, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and family. Before meeting Philip, Hilary was previously married to Chad Lowe from 1997 to 2007, and she had spoken to People about her family plans before splitting from the actor. Her maternal grandmother, Frances ", Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines October 6, Rebel Wilson says Meghan Markle wasn't as 'naturally warm' as Prince Harry in meeting, gives possible reason, Prince Harry addresses 'Spare' backlash in interview: 'I have never looked for sympathy in this', Shania Twain was 'uncontrollably fragile' from ex Mutt Lange's affair with friend: 'How could I be so stupid', Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe reveals 'promise' she made to mother before her death, Emma Stones 'And' co-star Willem Dafoe had her slap him 20 times to get scene right, Prince Harry's 'attacks' on 'villain' Camilla led to Frogmore Cottage eviction: expert. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Hilary swept her brunette hair back into a slick bun and went makeup free. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Failed to delete memorial. Martha Dominguez, was of Mexican descent, and her other roots include This is something that Ive been wanting for a long time, and my next thing is Im gonna be a mom, the Million Dollar Baby star said. Learn more about merges. I'm He happily lived with her until his passing, enjoying many holidays and visits from friends, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and family.He was a member of the Elks, the VFW, and the American Legion.