Jeanne Elizabeth Smith Millman Swoboda

1924-2017

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Jeanne Elizabeth Smith Millman Swoboda, was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in New York City. Her parents were officers in the Salvation Army so her and her younger brother Gordon lived at the Salvation Army Evangeline in New York. Their summers were spent at the Evangeline on the New Jersey shores. A Brown University graduate, she moved to CA after WII and met Ray Millman, her first husband, at the USC law school. They married and moved to Hawthorne where they raised three children. She taught first grade at Ramona School in Hawthorne for over 30 years. She and her second husband Richard Swoboda enjoyed traveling with his children. They enjoyed their retirement years at the Canterbury. Her Christian faith was strong, being active at Hollywood Presbyterian and St. Andrews Presbyterian. She was a wonderful Christian, daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Predeceased by second husband Richard Swoboda, and stepson John Swoboda, she is survived by brother Gordon Smith of Ft. Wayne, IN., and son, Raymond (Jeanne) of Rancho Palos Verdes, daughter Beth Bender (James) of Lawndale, and son Clark of Manhattan Beach. Grandchildren Jonathan Millman (Abby), Scott Millman, Christine Bender, and Julie McCain (Brannon). 2 great grandchildren, 10-month-old twins. Harper and Hudson Millman. Nieces and nephews Tom Smith, Nita Smith, Julie Smith-Njus and their children. She also leaves behind step children Cathy Phillips, Jim Swoboda and their families. Her favorite bible verse was, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Salvation Army.

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