Barry Swingle
June 16, 2018
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Barry Swingle, 73, of West Des Moines, IA, previously of Andover, MN, died peacefully surrounded by family Saturday, June 16, 2018 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at the Taylor House Hospice. He was born August 12, 1944 in Byesville, Ohio. Barry retired from Wickes Furniture of Edina, MN.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Katherine; his sons, Jeremie (Carrie) Swingle and granddaughter Emersyn and Brian Swingle; sisters, Marlene Sheridan of Nashville, Eloise Wilson of Byesville, OH, Dixie (Fred) Huff of Cambridge, OH; sister-in-law, Paulette Paumen (Will); brothers-in-law, Rodney (Sue) Morkert and Richard Morkert all of MN; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Fern Swingle and sister, Delores Stillion, father-in-law, Orris Morkert, mother-in-law, Evelyn Morkert and nephew, Joseph Morkert.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, with visitation prior from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in loving memory of Barry.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Kim Colby, Seniors on the Move
06/22/2018
Katherine, we were saddened to hear of Barry's passing. Please reach out to us if you need anything.
Michael Moreau
06/21/2018
My sincere sympathy on Barry's passing. I still remember the fun times when we lived in Andover and the Halloween hikes through the neighborhood. My thoughts are with you. Rest in peace.
Lisa VanScoyk
06/20/2018
JC, so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
George Brown
06/20/2018
My deepest symphony. I grew up with Barry.
Patty Smith Jameson
06/19/2018
So sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike and Sheila Rush
06/19/2018
Kathy,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Barry was such a lovable person. He always had a smile on his face. He will be sorely missed. Mike and I are here for you, if you need anything.
John Gangl
06/19/2018
Barry was one of the best guys I ever worked with at Wickes. A wonderful, funny and kind person. I have great memories of this remarkable man. Prayers to his family.
Theresa Walker Nowell
06/18/2018
JC I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Pam Dearden
06/18/2018
May the family experience God's Grace and Mercy in the days ahead.
JC it is so wonderful you were able to spend his final weeks with him. His memories will live on through you. Big Hug!
Sean
06/18/2018
My thoughts and deepest condolences are with the Swingle family.
Lori Weber
06/18/2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know that Barry was loved and will be greatly missed by us all.
Jan Gunder
06/17/2018
Oh, Kathy, you and your family have been through a long nightmare and now its time for Barrys new journey. May you find His peace and allow us all at VC to help and be there as you need.