Jana Emslie Swisher
May 20, 1932 ~ January 10, 2018
Jana Liane (Emslie) Swisher, age 85, and a former resident of New Braunfels, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at New Haven Assisted Living in Schertz. Mrs. Swisher was born on May 20, 1932 in Richmond, IN to the late William R. Emslie and Jenny Madonna Newton Emslie. Jana graduated from Indiana University, BSN, '54 and from The Ohio State University, MSN, '77. She married Thomas Swisher on February 10, 1956. Jana shared her love of children as she worked and taught in labor and delivery and as a school nurse. She retired and was able to enjoy her life with her family, especially her grandchildren. While living in New Braunfels she volunteered at the New Braunfels Library Bookstore, New Braunfels Senior Center, and was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church. Jana was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Judith Emslie Thompson and Todd. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Thomas W. Swisher; sister, Jenny Jo Coons of Richmond, IN; children, Michelle Swisher, Shannon Whitmer (David), William Swisher (Jeymarie), Thomas Swisher (Karen); 9 grandchildren, Molly Martinez (Mykel), Clifton Whitmer, Cameron Mann (DaShawn), Cailean Lane (Will), Blain Swisher, Capri Swisher, Asher Swisher, Destiny Manoy (Jarrod), Kyle Swisher. Eleven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Dexter Brown officiating.
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My condolences to the Swisher families. I’m sorry to hear about the loss of dear Jana. Some Bible scriptures that have helped me during times of loss include Isaiah 26:19 and Psalm 37:28,29 which states in part: “Your dead ones will live…They will rise up”. And the Bible also says “The righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will forever reside upon it”. Therefore the Bible promises that we may be reunited with our loved ones lost in death by means of an earthly resurrection. This is further confirmed by John 5:28,29 which says “Do not marvel at this because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out”. This is possible thanks to Jesus Christ’s ransom sacrifice. Thus we have a genuine hope of everlasting life in a world without wickedness or suffering. I hope that these scriptures will be of some comfort to you.
I didn’t know Jana but I know she was a good friend to my daughter, Darcy Peterson, who also volunteered at the library. I’m sorry to hear of her passing, but I know Darcy was there in heaven to meet her with open arms. My prayers are with the family.
Karen Campa