Barbara Jean Swearingen, 95, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 16th, 2024.

Barbara was born in Scandia, Kansas on November 15, 1928, a daughter of Lois May (Johnson) and Glenn Myron Housholder.

Barb graduated from Scandia High School in 1946.

She was a homemaker, (in the words of Barb) professional goof off, and helped her sons as a bookkeeper in their grain elevator business.

She was also a former Moose Lodge member, VFW Auxiliary, Bridge player and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Salina.

On October 27, 1946, Barb married Glen Swearingen in Scandia, Kansas.

Survivors include her daughter, Darcy Strait (Roger), of Belleville, Kansas; son, Kim Swearingen (Carole), of Maui, Hawaii; and her sister, Nancy Westbrook (Jerry), of Loveland, Colorado.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glen Swearingen; and grandsons, Daniel and Kyle Strait

Cremation was chosen and no services are planned.

Arrangements by Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, Salina.

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