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Kathleen "Kate" Swift

1924 - 2010

Kathleen "Kate" Swift obituary, 1924-2010

BORN

1924

DIED

2010

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Kathleen Swift Obituary

Kathleen "Kate" Swift, 85, of Barnsdall passed away at 7:40 p.m. Thursday at Barnsdall Nursing Home. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Ethel Reese Cemetery in Barnsdall with Rev. Jim Johnson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker-Brown Funeral Home. Kathleen was born July 20, 1924 in Bartlesville, OK to Frank O. and Ernestine Marion (Dornberger) Fickett. Kate graduated from Daniel Webster High School, Tulsa, OK in 1942. Her working career took her to many aspects including the S.H. Kress store in Tulsa, working on a dairy farm, cooking at East Side Cafe in Barnsdall and the sewing factory in Pawhuska. Her greatest life fulfillment was working at the Women and Children's Crisis Center in Bartlesville. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion and the Nazarene Church both of Barnsdall. Kathleen is survived by one son, Sid Swift and wife Janice of Barnsdall, one daughter, Nancy Kay and husband Howard Engel of Barnsdall. Four grandchildren; Cheryl Friend, Marcia and her husband Derek Lanphear, Howard Dwayne Engel all of Barnsdall and Brian Engel and wife Jenny of Bartlesville. Four great-grandchildren; Katie and her husband Robert, Christi, Cody, and Derek Shawn, one great-great grandchild; Matthew. Two sisters-in-law; Dorothy Mill & Ruby Fickett along with numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Kate was preceded in death by her first husband; Earl Sidney Swift, Jr., second husband; Charles Ray Swift, parents, three brothers; Clair, Frank and Archebol (Skinny) Fickett and one sister, Abbie Elizabeth.

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Published by Examiner-Enterprise from Feb. 22 to Mar. 24, 2010.

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February 26, 2010

Nancy and family, Just wanted to tell you I was so sorry to hear about Kate, but you know she is not suffering any more and she is made whole... Love Karen Hinton (WCC former)

Deborah Hennigan

February 24, 2010

Katie was a very loving woman.I didn't know her well but loved what I did know.I found her to be not only loving but funny at times.She will be missed by all who knew her.My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and Howard and their family.God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.

Jenny Engel

February 23, 2010

Grandma Kate was an amazing christian lady with a quick sense of humor and a generous heart. We will miss her! One of her favorite songs was "If You Could See Where I Am You Wouldn't Cry." During this difficult time, I will cling to those words and know that she is a better place walking with Jesus watching the tide roll in. We love you, Grandma. See you in heaven some sweet day.

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