Kriss Dawn Swoboda
Kriss D. Swoboda passed away Sept. 13, 2016 after a lengthy and inspiring battle with cancer.
Swoboda was born on Kodiak Island to Don and Mary Mack. She grew up in Kodiak and started commercial fishing at an early age. Swoboda moved to College Station, Texas in 1997. While there, she managed the office of Swoboda Tile for 10 years, while raising her family and making many new friends. She recently moved to Homer, where she continued to make new friends.
Swoboda enjoyed cooking, fishing and taking care of her family — and others. Her outgoing personality and nurturing nature made her easily loved and well-liked by others.
Swoboda was preceded in death by her parents Don and Mary Mack, and a sister Dru McCain. Kriss is survived by her husband of 20 years Scott Swoboda, and their beloved sons Michael (19) and Stanly (15) Swoboda; three brothers Mark Hinkley, Don (Troy) Mack, Russell Mack, and two sisters Ramona Toby and Laura Moore. A celebration of life will be held Oct. 8, 2016 from 1-4 p.m. at Bidarka Inn, 575 Sterling Highway in Homer.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, a donation in her name be made to the American Cancer Society.