Betty Ann (Shere) Swinehart was born 3 Aug. 1941 in Welch, Oklahoma and died 3 February 2023 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Her parents are Alva Edward and Flora Mae (LaDuke) Shere. Maternal grandparents are George Henry LaDuke (1893-1944) and Zidana May Vandermark (1895-1931). Paternal grandparents are Charles Edward Smith-Shere (1891-1936) and Matilda Anna Buckallew (1891-1979).
Betty married the love of her life, George Daniel Swinehart, on 19 October, 1959 in Long Beach, California. To this union 5 children were born: Julie Diane, Daniel Edward, Timothy Allen, Michael David, and Janet Denise.
Betty was a military wife. Her husband, George, was in the United States Navy. They lived a life full of moving to different places and making new friends along the journey. Betty led a very active life. Keeping up with her children while George was away could be stressful at times but she raised her children with boundless tons of love.
Betty also worked outside the home for many years. She retired from Craig General Hospital in Vinita, Oklahoma as an administrative assistant. She was always a smiling face to anyone who had the pleasure of meeting or working with her. She was someone who loved being around people and always sought out those who needed a special word of kindness spoken from her.
Betty was also a treasured grandmother to 16 grandchildren: Jeremy Oakley and spouse BJ, Jason Oakley and spouse Cristina, Jacob Oakley and spouse Angela, William Jacobs and spouse Nao, Daniel Jacobs, Lindsey Norton and spouse CJ, Chris Swinehart, Kendall LeFlore and spouse Wes, Kelsey Brown and spouse Patrick, Madison Chance and spouse Tanner, Meghan Swinehart, Michaela Swinehart, Macy Swinehart, Shane Owens and spouse Angela, Frank DelliSanti IV and Tabitha DelliSanti.
Also known as "Gigi" to 26 great-grandchildren: Joel Oakley, Desiree Oakley, Kayla Oakley, Hudson Oakley, Haelyn Oakley, Holden Oakley, Gavin Gauthier, Gracie Oakley, Grady Oakley, Ryuma Jacobs, Cameron Norton, Grant Norton, Julia LeFlore, Caroline LeFlore, Jack LeFlore, Annie LeFlore, George LeFlore, Oliver Brown, Blair Brown, Harper Henry, Jackson Henry, Tristan Owens, Ava Owens, Knoxx Owens, Maddoxx Owens, and Hadleigh Ctittenden . She was not a person that sat very long. There was always someone needing their grandma for something.
Betty is preceded in death by her husband, George Daniel Swinehart (1938-2011), her parents Alva Edward Shere (1913-1967) and Flora Mae (LaDuke) Shere (1919-2001), brother Robert Eugene Shere, Sr. (1947-2003) and one sister Marilyn Sue Shere (1957-1957).
Betty is survived by 3 sons: Daniel Swinehart and wife Sherry of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Timothy Swinehart and wife Kimberly of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Michael Swinehart and his wife Mary of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2 daughters: Julie Jacobs of Afton, Oklahoma, and Janet DelliSanti of Afton, Oklahoma. Surviving siblings are: William Shere, Ruth Foust, and David Shere.
Betty was a member of the First Christian Church in Afton, Oklahoma. She had a strong Christian faith and eagerly awaited the time when she could be reunited with her family, her husband, and her Jesus awaiting her in Heaven. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
(A poem written to Betty Ann (Shere) Swinehart by her brother, David Shere.
A tribute to you, lovely sister,
Born in a small, frame house in Welch, OK, in 1941;
Raised in a Phillips' pipeline camp, you grew up in Kansas state.
Who could have guessed what an amazing journey had just begun?
You followed your heart, left home, and became a sailor's first mate.
A wife, mother of 5, a grandmother of 16 and then
A great-grandmother 27 times, just for good measure;
You loved and cherished each and every one of your kids and kin,
Counting each fam'ly gathering a new mem'ry to treasure!
Always there for me, like the time I clung to you and cried
On that quiet, early Sunday morning (I was just 14) when
you told me, you were sorry, but, last night, our daddy died.
Your loving comfort helped ease the pain I felt inside back then.
This is the lasting legacy we have been given from you:
For all of us you gave to, you always gave your very best,
So for all the wonderful times shared o'er the years we've been through,
We give to God our heartfelt thanks for having been so blessed!
---Your Devoted Little Brother, David Shere
Betty married the love of her life, George Daniel Swinehart, on 19 October, 1959 in Long Beach, California. To this union 5 children were born: Julie Diane, Daniel Edward, Timothy Allen, Michael David, and Janet Denise.
Betty was a military wife. Her husband, George, was in the United States Navy. They lived a life full of moving to different places and making new friends along the journey. Betty led a very active life. Keeping up with her children while George was away could be stressful at times but she raised her children with boundless tons of love.
Betty also worked outside the home for many years. She retired from Craig General Hospital in Vinita, Oklahoma as an administrative assistant. She was always a smiling face to anyone who had the pleasure of meeting or working with her. She was someone who loved being around people and always sought out those who needed a special word of kindness spoken from her.
Betty was also a treasured grandmother to 16 grandchildren: Jeremy Oakley and spouse BJ, Jason Oakley and spouse Cristina, Jacob Oakley and spouse Angela, William Jacobs and spouse Nao, Daniel Jacobs, Lindsey Norton and spouse CJ, Chris Swinehart, Kendall LeFlore and spouse Wes, Kelsey Brown and spouse Patrick, Madison Chance and spouse Tanner, Meghan Swinehart, Michaela Swinehart, Macy Swinehart, Shane Owens and spouse Angela, Frank DelliSanti IV and Tabitha DelliSanti.
Also known as "Gigi" to 26 great-grandchildren: Joel Oakley, Desiree Oakley, Kayla Oakley, Hudson Oakley, Haelyn Oakley, Holden Oakley, Gavin Gauthier, Gracie Oakley, Grady Oakley, Ryuma Jacobs, Cameron Norton, Grant Norton, Julia LeFlore, Caroline LeFlore, Jack LeFlore, Annie LeFlore, George LeFlore, Oliver Brown, Blair Brown, Harper Henry, Jackson Henry, Tristan Owens, Ava Owens, Knoxx Owens, Maddoxx Owens, and Hadleigh Ctittenden . She was not a person that sat very long. There was always someone needing their grandma for something.
Betty is preceded in death by her husband, George Daniel Swinehart (1938-2011), her parents Alva Edward Shere (1913-1967) and Flora Mae (LaDuke) Shere (1919-2001), brother Robert Eugene Shere, Sr. (1947-2003) and one sister Marilyn Sue Shere (1957-1957).
Betty is survived by 3 sons: Daniel Swinehart and wife Sherry of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Timothy Swinehart and wife Kimberly of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Michael Swinehart and his wife Mary of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2 daughters: Julie Jacobs of Afton, Oklahoma, and Janet DelliSanti of Afton, Oklahoma. Surviving siblings are: William Shere, Ruth Foust, and David Shere.
Betty was a member of the First Christian Church in Afton, Oklahoma. She had a strong Christian faith and eagerly awaited the time when she could be reunited with her family, her husband, and her Jesus awaiting her in Heaven. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
(A poem written to Betty Ann (Shere) Swinehart by her brother, David Shere.
A tribute to you, lovely sister,
Born in a small, frame house in Welch, OK, in 1941;
Raised in a Phillips' pipeline camp, you grew up in Kansas state.
Who could have guessed what an amazing journey had just begun?
You followed your heart, left home, and became a sailor's first mate.
A wife, mother of 5, a grandmother of 16 and then
A great-grandmother 27 times, just for good measure;
You loved and cherished each and every one of your kids and kin,
Counting each fam'ly gathering a new mem'ry to treasure!
Always there for me, like the time I clung to you and cried
On that quiet, early Sunday morning (I was just 14) when
you told me, you were sorry, but, last night, our daddy died.
Your loving comfort helped ease the pain I felt inside back then.
This is the lasting legacy we have been given from you:
For all of us you gave to, you always gave your very best,
So for all the wonderful times shared o'er the years we've been through,
We give to God our heartfelt thanks for having been so blessed!
---Your Devoted Little Brother, David Shere
Betty Ann (Shere) Swinehart was born 3 Aug. 1941 in Welch, Oklahoma and died 3 February 2023 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Her parents are Alva Edward and Flora Mae (LaDuke) Shere. Maternal grandparents are George Henry LaDuke (1893-1944) and Zidana May Vandermark (1895-1931). Paternal grandparents are Charles Edward Smith-Shere (1891-1936) and Matilda Anna Buckallew (1891-1979).
Betty married the love of her life, George Daniel Swinehart, on 19 October, 1959 in Long Beach, California. To this union 5 children were born: Julie Diane, Daniel Edward, Timothy Allen, Michael David, and Janet Denise.
Betty was a military wife. Her husband, George, was in the United States Navy. They lived a life full of moving to different places and making new friends along the journey. Betty led a very active life. Keeping up with her children while George was away could be stressful at times but she raised her children with boundless tons of love.
Betty also worked outside the home for many years. She retired from Craig General Hospital in Vinita, Oklahoma as an administrative assistant. She was always a smiling face to anyone who had the pleasure of meeting or working with her. She was someone who loved being around people and always sought out those who needed a special word of kindness spoken from her.
Betty was also a treasured grandmother to 16 grandchildren: Jeremy Oakley and spouse BJ, Jason Oakley and spouse Cristina, Jacob Oakley and spouse Angela, William Jacobs and spouse Nao, Daniel Jacobs, Lindsey Norton and spouse CJ, Chris Swinehart, Kendall LeFlore and spouse Wes, Kelsey Brown and spouse Patrick, Madison Chance and spouse Tanner, Meghan Swinehart, Michaela Swinehart, Macy Swinehart, Shane Owens and spouse Angela, Frank DelliSanti IV and Tabitha DelliSanti.
Also known as "Gigi" to 26 great-grandchildren: Joel Oakley, Desiree Oakley, Kayla Oakley, Hudson Oakley, Haelyn Oakley, Holden Oakley, Gavin Gauthier, Gracie Oakley, Grady Oakley, Ryuma Jacobs, Cameron Norton, Grant Norton, Julia LeFlore, Caroline LeFlore, Jack LeFlore, Annie LeFlore, George LeFlore, Oliver Brown, Blair Brown, Harper Henry, Jackson Henry, Tristan Owens, Ava Owens, Knoxx Owens, Maddoxx Owens, and Hadleigh Ctittenden . She was not a person that sat very long. There was always someone needing their grandma for something.
Betty is preceded in death by her husband, George Daniel Swinehart (1938-2011), her parents Alva Edward Shere (1913-1967) and Flora Mae (LaDuke) Shere (1919-2001), brother Robert Eugene Shere, Sr. (1947-2003) and one sister Marilyn Sue Shere (1957-1957).
Betty is survived by 3 sons: Daniel Swinehart and wife Sherry of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Timothy Swinehart and wife Kimberly of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Michael Swinehart and his wife Mary of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2 daughters: Julie Jacobs of Afton, Oklahoma, and Janet DelliSanti of Afton, Oklahoma. Surviving siblings are: William Shere, Ruth Foust, and David Shere.
Betty was a member of the First Christian Church in Afton, Oklahoma. She had a strong Christian faith and eagerly awaited the time when she could be reunited with her family, her husband, and her Jesus awaiting her in Heaven. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
(A poem written to Betty Ann (Shere) Swinehart by her brother, David Shere.
A tribute to you, lovely sister,
Born in a small, frame house in Welch, OK, in 1941;
Raised in a Phillips' pipeline camp, you grew up in Kansas state.
Who could have guessed what an amazing journey had just begun?
You followed your heart, left home, and became a sailor's first mate.
A wife, mother of 5, a grandmother of 16 and then
A great-grandmother 27 times, just for good measure;
You loved and cherished each and every one of your kids and kin,
Counting each fam'ly gathering a new mem'ry to treasure!
Always there for me, like the time I clung to you and cried
On that quiet, early Sunday morning (I was just 14) when
you told me, you were sorry, but, last night, our daddy died.
Your loving comfort helped ease the pain I felt inside back then.
This is the lasting legacy we have been given from you:
For all of us you gave to, you always gave your very best,
So for all the wonderful times shared o'er the years we've been through,
We give to God our heartfelt thanks for having been so blessed!
---Your Devoted Little Brother, David Shere
Betty married the love of her life, George Daniel Swinehart, on 19 October, 1959 in Long Beach, California. To this union 5 children were born: Julie Diane, Daniel Edward, Timothy Allen, Michael David, and Janet Denise.
Betty was a military wife. Her husband, George, was in the United States Navy. They lived a life full of moving to different places and making new friends along the journey. Betty led a very active life. Keeping up with her children while George was away could be stressful at times but she raised her children with boundless tons of love.
Betty also worked outside the home for many years. She retired from Craig General Hospital in Vinita, Oklahoma as an administrative assistant. She was always a smiling face to anyone who had the pleasure of meeting or working with her. She was someone who loved being around people and always sought out those who needed a special word of kindness spoken from her.
Betty was also a treasured grandmother to 16 grandchildren: Jeremy Oakley and spouse BJ, Jason Oakley and spouse Cristina, Jacob Oakley and spouse Angela, William Jacobs and spouse Nao, Daniel Jacobs, Lindsey Norton and spouse CJ, Chris Swinehart, Kendall LeFlore and spouse Wes, Kelsey Brown and spouse Patrick, Madison Chance and spouse Tanner, Meghan Swinehart, Michaela Swinehart, Macy Swinehart, Shane Owens and spouse Angela, Frank DelliSanti IV and Tabitha DelliSanti.
Also known as "Gigi" to 26 great-grandchildren: Joel Oakley, Desiree Oakley, Kayla Oakley, Hudson Oakley, Haelyn Oakley, Holden Oakley, Gavin Gauthier, Gracie Oakley, Grady Oakley, Ryuma Jacobs, Cameron Norton, Grant Norton, Julia LeFlore, Caroline LeFlore, Jack LeFlore, Annie LeFlore, George LeFlore, Oliver Brown, Blair Brown, Harper Henry, Jackson Henry, Tristan Owens, Ava Owens, Knoxx Owens, Maddoxx Owens, and Hadleigh Ctittenden . She was not a person that sat very long. There was always someone needing their grandma for something.
Betty is preceded in death by her husband, George Daniel Swinehart (1938-2011), her parents Alva Edward Shere (1913-1967) and Flora Mae (LaDuke) Shere (1919-2001), brother Robert Eugene Shere, Sr. (1947-2003) and one sister Marilyn Sue Shere (1957-1957).
Betty is survived by 3 sons: Daniel Swinehart and wife Sherry of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Timothy Swinehart and wife Kimberly of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Michael Swinehart and his wife Mary of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 2 daughters: Julie Jacobs of Afton, Oklahoma, and Janet DelliSanti of Afton, Oklahoma. Surviving siblings are: William Shere, Ruth Foust, and David Shere.
Betty was a member of the First Christian Church in Afton, Oklahoma. She had a strong Christian faith and eagerly awaited the time when she could be reunited with her family, her husband, and her Jesus awaiting her in Heaven. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
(A poem written to Betty Ann (Shere) Swinehart by her brother, David Shere.
A tribute to you, lovely sister,
Born in a small, frame house in Welch, OK, in 1941;
Raised in a Phillips' pipeline camp, you grew up in Kansas state.
Who could have guessed what an amazing journey had just begun?
You followed your heart, left home, and became a sailor's first mate.
A wife, mother of 5, a grandmother of 16 and then
A great-grandmother 27 times, just for good measure;
You loved and cherished each and every one of your kids and kin,
Counting each fam'ly gathering a new mem'ry to treasure!
Always there for me, like the time I clung to you and cried
On that quiet, early Sunday morning (I was just 14) when
you told me, you were sorry, but, last night, our daddy died.
Your loving comfort helped ease the pain I felt inside back then.
This is the lasting legacy we have been given from you:
For all of us you gave to, you always gave your very best,
So for all the wonderful times shared o'er the years we've been through,
We give to God our heartfelt thanks for having been so blessed!
---Your Devoted Little Brother, David Shere
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