Jean Swanson Oliver

Jean Swanson Oliver passed away peacefully at home into the arms of her Lord on the afternoon of June 2. She was born on October 20, 1937 to Ray and Tillie Peterson in Hegewisch, Illinois. Jean has been a resident of Visalia since 1965. A housewife, she raised her children in the community and was active in Bible Study Fellowship, First Presbyterian Church and River Cross Church. She was a follower of Christ and relied on her faith to guide her life. Those that knew her remember her own spirit and willingness to persist in being satisfied with only the best for her family, friends and life's tasks. Perfection was the standard. She was the ultimate taskmaster and caregiver to all in her sphere. She had a passion for decorating and gardening and started Jean Swanson Interiors, which was her "business" after raising her children. It wasn't uncommon for the local garden club to ask to enter her flowers (Stalk) in their annual shows and then show up with a blue ribbon a week later. Her children believe her greatest gift to them was the care she gave her first husband, Rod Swanson, who battled bladder cancer for more than 10 years. She was by his side every day without fail during those years, caring for his needs and giving him encouragement to "Fight On." After Rod's passing Jean came to realize that "Life goes on" and the Lord blessed her with Wayne Oliver, to whom she was married for 24 years until her death. She met Wayne at a singles dance and was married to him within a year. Wayne and Jean married in the chapel at First Presbyterian Church. Faith was part of their marriage and they ultimately began worshiping at River Cross Church where they made many friends. Jean's priority in life was the care she gave her family and that love extended to her relationship with Wayne. Jean is survived by her husband Wayne Oliver. She is preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Rod Swanson. She is survived by her son, Brent Swanson (Ronda) of Visalia and her daughter Lisa Swanson Moeller (Jeffery) of Redondo Beach. She is also survived by two sisters, Janet Brockman (Carl) of Shingle Springs and Joan Mason of Minden, Nevada. Also surviving are Wayne's children Ed Oliver(Julie) of Folsom, Liz Redwing (Ronan) of Massachusetts and Cheryl Oliver of Visalia. Jean was the proud grandmother of Shelby Swanson Terpstra (Tommy), Jacob Swanson (Katie), Kylie Locke (Jaymes), Shelby Locke Scheiber (Josh) and Christina Moeller Baxter (Christina). In addition, from her marriage to Wayne, she was blessed with his grandchildren Rachel Oliver, Luke Oliver, Adriana Oliver, Ashley (Kelly) Calo and Gerald Vasquez. Jean was blessed with five great grandchildren from the Swanson Terpstra, Locke Scheiber and Moeller Baxter families. She was gifted with five great grandchildren from the Oliver family. A private graveside service is being planned. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Jean Swanson Oliver

October 20, 1937 - June 2, 2025