Joan Marie Swain

LEWISTONJoan Marie Swain, 53 of Lewiston, died at home on Sunday, June 21, 2015 with her husband and children by her side.Joan was born October 4, 1961 in Winona to Paul and Dorothy (Brantner) Schlink. She graduated in 1980 from Lewiston High School and then earned a degree in Accounting from Southeast Technical College. She was introduced to Francis "Frank" Swain on September 18, 1981 and they were united in marriage on October 5, 1985 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Minnesota City. Together, they raised two children, Amber and Ben, in their home in Lewiston.Over the years, she has worked at RTP, Pro-Build, Farley Sathers Candy Company, and most recently, Lewiston Feed and Produce. In her spare time, Joan enjoyed spending time outside, kayaking, and hiking.Survivors include her husband of nearly 30 years, Frank Swain of Lewiston; children, Amber and Ben Swain of Lewiston; her parents; and siblings, Robert "Bob" (Cindy) Schlink of Florida; Carol (Chris) Prondzinski of Amery, WI, and Dale (Becky) Schlink of Buffalo City; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.The family prefers memorials be directed to the Lewiston Cancer Support Group, 22065 Enterprise Valley Drive, Lewiston, MN 55952.Celebration of Joan's life will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 1-5 p.m. at the Lewiston American Legion Post 90.Please share a memory of Joan with her family and view her video tribute at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/611289