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Paul R. Swearingen, 87, former Albuquerque resident, died April 28, 2000 in Truth or Consequences, NM. Memorial services were conducted Monday, May 1, 2000, 2:00 p.m., at the University Church of Christ, 1701 Gold Avenue SE, Albuquerque, with separate Memorial services and Burial occurring in Boise, ID. Born December 12, 1912 in Boonesboro, MO, Mr. Swearingen was reared in Fruitland, ID. After graduation from high school in 1931, he began a lifelong career in hardware management and sales. He entered the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in North Africa and Italy as a Medical Records Management Specialist. He was promoted to Technical Sergeant and received an honorable discharge in 1945. He married Janet E. Choates, of New Plymouth, ID on September 6, 1942 in Weiser, ID, where they made their home until 1951. Subsequently, they moved to Boise, where they resided for 34 years. Mr. Swearingen was associated with The Salt Lake Hardware Co. in Boise for 25 years as Manager of Stock Control and Inventory. He then joined Basche Sage Hardware, of Baker, OR as Field Sales Manager for five years. In 1982, Mr. and Mrs. Swearingen relocated to Nampa, ID, where they were administrators and managers of Golden Glow Tower, a residence for local retired citizens. They retired in 1987. A member of the Church of Christ throughout his life, Mr. Swearingen was extensively involved in church activities, including nearly 30 years as an Elder of the Boise Church of Christ. In addition, he was an original member of the Board of Directors of Ivydale Camp, a Christian youth camp near Idaho City, ID. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet E. Swearingen, in 1991. He moved to Albuquerque in 1993. Mr. Swearingen is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ann S. Cardillo, Albuquerque; and two sons, Daniel Lee Swearingen, Tarrytown, NY, and David P. Swearingen, of Eatontown, NJ; four grandchildren of Albuquerque, Dallas, Ironton, MO, and Jersey City, NJ; as well as numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends also survive him.
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