Rochee Dean Swendseid

Rochee Dean Swendseid

October 07, 1944 - May 18, 2019
Mission Viejo CA

Rochee Dean Swendseid

October 07, 1944 - May 18, 2019
Mission Viejo CA

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Rochee Dean Swendseid

On May 18, 2019, Roc Swendseid passed peacefully surrounded by family at UCSD Medical Center in La Jolla. Roc was born in Langon, ND in October 1944 to Dorothy and C.J. Swendseid and lived in Walhalla until the family moved to Whittier, CA in 1958. On June 15th, 1968 he married his high school sweetheart, Karen Kirkpatrick just after being drafted into military service.

Roc served in the U.S. Army being stationed in Germany until 1970. Upon his discharge Roc and Karen moved to Mission Viejo, CA where they resided until his passing. Roc was a career salesman working in both the home appliance and security fields before retiring in 2010. He enjoyed cooking for his wife, golf and enjoying time with family and his many friends. Roc was love incarnate and made anyone who crossed paths with him feel as if they were his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Karen; four children, Nicole Thompson, Whitney Kerr, J.R. Swendseid, and Robyn Imrie; eight grandchildren, Rylee and Ryenn Thompson, Colton, Kyler, and Hudson Kerr, Caden Swendseid, Holden and Hunter Imrie; sons-in-law, Tommy Thompson, Andy Kerr, and Jason Imrie; daughter-in-law, Amanda Swendseid; and brother, Chad Swendseid.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at 10am at Saddleback Church. A reception will follow from 11-12:30pm. The family invites you back to their house for an open house celebration of life for Roc beginning at 2:30pm.

Memorial Service 10:00am
Saddleback Church, Plaza View Room

 

Memorial Service

  • Date & Time: June 15, 2019 (10:00 AM)
  • Venue: Saddleback Church
  • Location: 1 Saddleback Parkway Lake Forest, CA 92630 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 609-8000

Reception

  • Date & Time: June 15, 2019 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
  • Venue: Saddleback Church
  • Location: 1 Saddleback Parkway Lake Forest, CA 92630 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 609-8000

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28 responses to Rochee Dean Swendseid

  1. So hard to express how we all feel about this man that was Loved so much by so many, he will be missed dearly. Rest in peace and watch over us.

  2. I would very much like to attend the memorial service for Roc. I know he was deeply loved by his family and friends. May God give comfort and peace to his family.

  3. Robyn Imrie says:

    Love you Dad!!! Missing you!!

  4. Roc was a marvelous brother-in-law. He always was warm and welcoming and interested in what was happening in your life. I remember when we were all younger, Roc and Karen took me and my best friend to a Rose Bowl game. Despite the horrible traffic, he drove to Tujunga to pick up my friend and return him after the game. He never once complained or acted like it was a chore to take my sister and her kid brother and friend to a highly sought-after game. He was generous like that. I will miss him.

  5. Bernie and I have many memories of camping out at Yosemite, going out to eat with our young ones, attending MOO together, racquetball, Steamers Group, golf, etc. The list could get very long, but the thing we remember the most is the FUN. Thanks for the memories. Love, Bernie and Marilyn

    We plan on being at the service at Saddleback. Prayers continue for healing and God’s continued comfort and grace to each of you.

    Marilyn & Bernie

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