Georgia Swarts
December 31, 2007
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Georgia “Colleen” Swarts, 80 of Centerville died Monday, December 31, 2007 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Friday, January 4, 2008 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street in Des Moines. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Colleen was born September 29, 1927 in Cincinnati, Iowa to George and Forrest Auten. She married Kermit on February 6, 1947. She was a member of Cincinnati Christian Church, Bethany Baptist Church, and Indianola Heights Evangelical Free Church. Colleen enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and spending time with her family.
Colleen is survived by her husband Kermit of 60 years; her daughters, Linda (Jessie) Jans of Fairview, OR and Denise (Paul) McGillivray of Overland Park, KS; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Ruth Lowe and Freda Worthington.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cincinnati Christian Church in loving memory of Colleen.
JoAnn, Eric & Julia Stoltz
01/03/2008
Denise, Paul, Dan and Chris
We are so very sorry to hear about Colleen and Kermit. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of hardship for you.
We all love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
JoAnn, Eric and Julia
mimi & hank wong
01/03/2008
Denise, Paul, Dan & Chris,
We were so saddened to hear of the tragic death of Colleen & the serious injuries to Kermit. We are all in a state of shock and our thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Colleen was such a sweet, gracious lady & never without a smile. You could always count on her to offer you something to eat, or a place to sit or just enjoy easy conversation with when we'd see her at the big Des Moines Thanksgiving get togethers. We know you will miss her.
Our sincere sympathy-
Hank & Mimi Wong
Billie
01/03/2008
Nise and family,
Please know my heart goes out to you in your losses.
Be assured, I am here for you whatever I can do to help.
Love you,
B
John and Tracey Dombroski
01/02/2008
Denise and family -
We can't express how deeply saddened we are to hear of your mother's sudden death. Our hearts are breaking for you and your family. Please know that all of you, especially your father, are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Although we were never fortunate enough to meet your mother, we know that she was certainly an exceptional woman and mother. She raised an exceptional daughter!! We love you!
Our sincerest sympathy -
John and Tracey Dombroski
Mark and Beth Brauer
01/02/2008
Denise, Paul, Dan and Chris,
We were so sorry to hear about the sudden death of Denise's mom and all you are going through with Denise's dad as well. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark, Beth, Dan, David and Laura Brauer
Tom & Janet Demry
01/02/2008
We were so sorry to hear of the accident. As you know your Mom was such a very special person. We have knowm your parents for a long time. Tom sold their farm for them, and also held their farm auction, when they moved to Centerville. They would talk about their family, and were very proud of all of you. When we would go to the church auctions in Cincinnati, Kermit would always have fun bidding against me when they had rhubarb. We are also friends with Don & Joan, and Jim and Rosemary.
We just wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
If we can help in any way, please feel free to call upon us.
Tom & Janet Demry
19279 Hwy 2
Centerville, Iowa 52544
641-895-4072
641-856-6408