Kathleen Swift

Kathleen Swift

June 19, 1928 - March 26, 2024

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Kathleen was born on June 19, 1928 to Emil and Olga R.Snyder in Cloverdale Indiana, the 4th of 7 children. After graduating from Cloverdale High she moved to Indianapolis for work, first at Fort Benjamin Harrison, and then at Allison/GM, where she met her husband William Thomas Swift. Married for more than 60 years, they raised 4 children while residing in the Chapel Hill neighborhood. She and Bill were founding members of the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death were her husband and her youngest son, Robert Swift.

She is survived by her children Teresa Swift (Thomas Bennett), Martin Swift and Brian (Kristi) Swift, her sister Kay Walgren, many nieces and nephews and 5 granddogs.

Kathleen was an accomplished seamstress and liked to dress well throughout her life. She loved crafts, playing Euchre and bridge, bowling and gardening. She volunteered for several years — for the church, at the Girls' School, and tutoring children to read at Westlake Elementary School. Mom also showed exceptional talent in assembling leaf and insect collections for her children's school projects!

The family wishes to thank the staff at Traditions at Reagan Park for their devoted care to her in her final years, and to Life's Journey Hospice.

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Connie Kane
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Our condolences to your family. My mom is Mary Jo Roberts, a long-time acquaintance of your mother through their decades-long bridge club. Mom is still living but in a nursing home in Carmel. Shirley Shallenberg let me know that your mom had passed. The bridge club was quite a presence in our mom’s life and I suppose it was in your mother’s also.
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Karen Taylor
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My sincere condolences to Kathy's family. My mom was also a member of “The Bridge Club”, Ginny Taylor. I have very fond memories of your mom and all the ladies. Prayers for all of you during this sad time.
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Joyce Utterback
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Kathy was married to my mother’s cousin. My mother passed away in 2011. Her name was Sybil Swift Atkins. My name is Joyce Atkins Utterback. We used to enjoy being with Bill and Kathy at family reunions. She was a lovely person.
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Kevin O'Day
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Marty, Teresa, and Brian: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.We fondly remember our time as neighbors in Chapel Hill. Kevin O'Day and the O'Day family
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Regina Smith
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We at Traditions of Reagan Park extend our condolences on the passing of your mother. Our heart, prayers, and thoughts go out to you and the family as you navigate through this period of loss. We are grateful and honored for allowing us to walk along side you in your caregiving journey. Her memory will be a part of what makes Vareitas so special the memory. Traditions of Reagan Park

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