Delphine Ardis Swinford

Mrs Delphine Ardis Swinford “Del” 94, of Roseburg passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She had lived at Riverview Terrace for 4 years. Del was born in Dickinson, N.D. on March 1, 1925 to Lloyd and Stella (Christiansen) Wigand. She attended Nursing School in Denver Colorado.  During the summer she worked as a welder in the Portland Oregon shipyard to support the war efforts. She became a Registered Nurse and worked at Mercy Hospital and doctors offices during her life time.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Bill Swinford in 2004. Del is survived by her 5 children Kristi Stallings (Ron) Keeta Swinford (Aaron McCall) Kenny Swinford, Kerry Swinford and Kim Swinford.  She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  Preceding her in death is her husband, daughter Debbie O’Byrne and son Bobby Bell, a sister, LaVonne Swinford and a brother, Clinton Merle (Bud) Wigand.  At Del’s request no services are planned. Please visit Delphine’s web site at www.wilsonschapeloftherosesfh.com .