Susan M. Swisher, 71, of Lafayette died at 5:31 pm, Thursday, December 18, 2014 at IU Health Arnett, Lafayette. She was born October 12, 1943 in Lafayette to the late Ralph E. and Dorothy C. (Murr) Harvey. She was a 1962 graduate of Klondike High School and received her medical assistant certification from Ivy Technical Institute and a business degree from Indiana Business College. She married Army Major Melvin Lloyd Swisher on January 9, 1988 in Lafayette. Melvin survives. Her first marriage was to James L. Carlson on December 21, 1963. James preceded her in death in January 1985. She was a long time member of the East Tipp Baptist Church. In the 1970's Susan worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Mary Ade and C. H. Ade. She also ran a Rossville daycare for 23 years prior to retiring in 2000. In Susan's younger years she enjoyed playing the piano and horseback riding. More recently, she enjoyed listening to DVD's of the Gaithers' and was a huge Gaither fan. Above all, Susan cherished time spent with her family. She is survived by her husband Melvin Swisher; 2 children, Kristina Hurt (husband: Steve), Jamie Carlson (wife: Christina); 3 step-children, Sara Samudio (husband: Lou), Patrick Swisher (wife: Kim), Eric Swisher (wife: Christian); 10 grandchildren, Michael and Olivia Samudio, Alex and Lila Swisher, Thea, Elizabeth, and Sophia Swisher, James Hurt, Shelby Carrasco, and Jay Carlson; 1 great granddaughter, Danyelle Carrasco; 1 brother, John Harvey (wife: Linda). She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Dorothy Harvey; a son, Brian James Carlson; husband, James Carlson; and 2 siblings. Friends may call from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Sunday, December 21, 2014 at East Tipp Baptist Church, 5300 East 300 North, Lafayette, IN 47905. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Monday, December 22, 2014 at the church with Pastor Tim Depue officiating. Interment will follow in Battleground Cemetery, Battleground. Memorial contributions may be given in Susan's name to East Tipp Baptist Church or to the American Heart Association.