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Jeffrey S. Swain

May 14, 1970 — August 31, 2022

St. George, UT

Jeffrey Scott Swain, 52, passed away on August 31, 2022 in St. George, UT. Jeff was born on May 14, 1970 in Oakland, CA to Phil and Cathy Swain. He is the grandson of Francis and Topsy (Chappo) Swain and Joseph and Frances (Horn) Plumage. He was raised in central California where he developed a love for his home town teams: the Oakland Raiders, San Francisco Warriors, and the Oakland Athletics. His family moved to Moapa, NV, where he attended MVHS for three years. They relocated to Cedar City, UT, where he graduated from Cedar City High School with the class of 1988. He worked as an iron worker often pointing out to family the sites he worked on throughout the Las Vegas valley. Jeff became a father after the birth of his firstborn in 1995. He spent time coaching and attending sports events for his children, niece, and nephew. He loved being a dad and uncle. He enjoyed riding his bike, being with family, and attending live concerts and sporting events. He loved being there in the action, and experiencing moments live.

Jeff is survived by his children, Shelby, Scott, and Ashton Swain, Alyssa Tom, Symone Simpson, and Shiloh Olive; his parents, Phil and Cathy Swain; his siblings, Colette (L.T.) Tafua and Phillip Swain; his niece and nephew, Maggie (Chris) Harper and Donovan Tafua; his great-nephew, C.J. Harper; and his large and loving extended family from Montana and Moapa.

Family prayer will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Moapa Chapel on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 11:00-11:30 a.m., followed by Funeral services at 12:00 p.m.  Funeral Services will be livestreamed at Jeffrey S. Swain Memorial Facebook Group. Viewing services and open mic for stories will be held from 2-4 at the Moapa Tribal Center, 1 Lincoln Ave., Moapa, NV.  A Traditional Sing will follow. Interment will be held at Sunrise, Sunday, September 4, 2022. Flowers can be arranged directly through The Front Porch Flowers (702) 397-8334.  The family invites you to leave a message or memory in their Guest Book at. www.moapavalleymortuary.com.

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support at this time.

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Service Schedule

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Viewing

Saturday, September 3, 2022

11:00 - 11:30 am (Pacific time)

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Funeral Service

Saturday, September 3, 2022

Starts at 12:00 pm (Pacific time)

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Traditional Sing Service

Saturday, September 3, 2022

Starts at 6:00 pm (Pacific time)

Moapa Band of Paiutes Tribal Center (Moapa)

River Indian Reservation, Moapa, NV 89025

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Viewing & Open Mic

Sunday, September 4, 2022

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Pacific time)

Moapa Band of Paiutes Tribal Center (Moapa)

River Indian Reservation, Moapa, NV 89025

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