Wayne Swadley

July 22, 1930 - January 20, 2021

Wayne Swadley, 90, of Grand Island passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Grand Island. Services will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Third City Christian Church. Rev. Scott Jones will officiate. Livestreaming will be available on All Faiths Funeral Home facebook page. Burial will follow at Grand Island City Cemetery. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Wayne was born on July 22, 1930 in Palmer, son of Ivan and Hannah (Anderson) Swadley. Wayne was raised in Palmer where he graduated high school. On November 25, 1950 he married Elaine Schenck, they were blessed with almost 70 years together, two children and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. The couple made their home in Palmer until Wayne’s retirement in 1995, when they moved to Grand Island. Wayne began employment with Dinsdale Brothers fresh out of high school. He began with caring for the cattle and through hard work he became the manager. Wayne enjoyed being involved in many community events with his family. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Palmer, Third City Christian Church and on the Hall County Weed Board. He loved to spend time at their cabin at Sherman Lake, fishing and hunting. Wayne was an avid Husker football fan and Saturdays were spent at Lincoln watching the game. Wayne was a man of integrity and could be depended on for sound advice and help if needed. He is survived by his children, Rena Green of Grand Island, and David (Deb) Swadley of AZ; grandchildren, Angie, Michelle, Brandon, Nicole, Amber and Sharon; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; parents; son-in-law, Harold Green; sister, Dorothy Davis; and great-grandson, Austin Goodrich.