Aug 21, 2024

Barbara "Barb" Jean Swearingen

Posted Aug 21, 2024 2:27 PM
Barbara "Barb" Jean Swearingen
Barbara "Barb" Jean Swearingen

Barbara Jean Swearingen, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 16th, 2024.

Barbara was born in Scandia, Kansas on November 15, 1928, a daughter of Lois May (Johnson) and Glenn Myron Housholder.

Barb graduated from Scandia High School in 1946.

She was a homemaker, (in the words of Barb) professional goof off, and helped her sons as a bookkeeper in their grain elevator business.

She was also a former Moose Lodge member, VFW Auxiliary, Bridge player and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina.

On October 27, 1946, Barb married Glen Swearingen in Scandia, Kansas.

Survivors include her daughter, Darcy Strait (Roger), of Belleville, Kansas; son, Kim Swearingen (Carole), of Maui, Hawaii; and her sister, Nancy Westbrook (Jerry), of Loveland, Colorado.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glen Swearingen; and grandsons, Daniel and Kyle Strait

Cremation was chosen and no services are planned.