Obituary of Eleanor Louise Swineford

Eleanor Louise Swineford, 92, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021 at The Suites at Someren Glen in Centennial, CO.

Eleanor was born on February 27, 1928 in Massillon, OH to Dewey and Edith Ewing. Eleanor was one of 5 children including a twin sister. Eleanor went to Ashland College in Ashland, OH, married and went on to have 3 sons, 4 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. She lived for many years in Wooster, OH before moving to Cabot, AR where she eventually retired from Regal Ware after 37 years. She recently moved to Colorado to be closer to family.

In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother, Eleanor was a faithful member of Mt. Tabor Methodist Church in Arkansas. She was also a proud member of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution). She loved spending time volunteering, having spent many hours at the Jacksonville Museum of Military History, working the elections, and various other activities. Eleanor also spent many, many hours researching and documenting the family’s genealogy and took an enjoyable trip to Ireland to learn more about the family history. She will be remembered for her kind and generous spirit, love for her family, and her impeccable style.                                                                                                          

She is survived by her son, Gerald Wayne (Marilyn) Swineford of Howe TX. She is also survived by grandchildren Jennifer (David) Frisby of Parker, CO; Jason (Amy) Swineford of Elizabeth, CO; Sara (Blake) McFadden of Dallas, TX; Laura (Doug) Slade of Argyle, TX and seven great grandchildren, Angela, Josh, Tyler, Henry, Harrison, Will, and Jacob. Also survived by two sisters Charlene Brown of Ashland, OH and Betty Whitmer of Navarre, OH.

Preceded in death by her parents, two sons – Pete Swineford (Aurora, CO); Randy Swineford (Cabot, AR) and siblings Donald Ewing and Margaret Hiser.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the summer of 2021, dates to be determined. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a contribution to your favorite charity in her name.

LIVESTREAMING: Livestreaming of the services will be held on February 1, 2021 at 1:00PM. Please click on the link provided to watch the broadcast, and to share in rememberance of Eleanor with the Swineford family. - https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/28518736