Dec. 22, 1932 - May 23, 2010SOUTH BEND - Betty L. Swanson, 77, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, at 1:45 p.m. in Regency Place of South Bend. Betty was born on December 22, 1932, in Marion, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Lorena Everson, and two sons, Donald Robert Shock Jr. and Kim Allen Shrock. Betty is survived by four children, Kathy Evans of South Bend, Debbie (Brian) Campoli of Mishawaka, Sherrie (Richard) Finton of Jefferson City, Missouri, and Christian Ricker of Mishawaka. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Jamison Shock of South Bend, Matthew, Eli and Rachel Finton of Jefferson City, Missouri, Katie Campoli of Brigantine, New Jersey, Jennifer (Ryan) Bradley of Mishawaka and Stephanie Ricker of Mishawaka. She was also blessed with several great-grandchildren. Betty retired from Memorial Hospital where she cared for many people. She had a love for animals, especially cats. Her hobbies included reading and collecting dolls. Betty was fun-loving and had an incredible sense of humor. There wasn't a year she didn't dress up for Halloween. No matter how many years went by, her spirit always remained young. The family would like to thank The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care and Regency Place of South Bend for all of their care and support. The Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend & Southlawn Cremation Services is assisting Betty's family with cremation. By the request of Betty, there will be no services. Contributions in Betty's honor may go to Regency Place Activities Department, 52654 N. Ironwood, South Bend, IN 46635; or to The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.