Monika Swing, 63

Monika Swing, 63, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She was born Aug. 27, 1951, in Keil, Germany, the daughter of Herbert A. and Lotte (Samel) Parting.

She married Roger Swing and they were married 46 years.

Monika cared for children as a Special Education teacher's aide for the Coeur d'Alene School District No. 271 at Skyway Elementary School.

Survivors include her husband, Roger Swing; her children, John (Debbie), Erik (Christy) and Nicole (BJ); and grandchildren Jakob, Brandon, Austin, Ashlynn and Jade.

Monika was always in the kitchen showing her love through her delicious food. She loved to travel and spend her summers camping with family and friends. Her genuine care for others was an inspiration to everyone she met. Her beautiful smile will be deeply missed.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Coeur d'Alene.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, the memorial gifts may be made to Camp Mak-A-Dream at www.campdream.org or (406) 549-5987.