Stanley Swett

Stanley Swett was born in South Paris, Maine December 13, 1938, to Norman Swett and Elena Hatch Swett. Stan grew up in Kennebunk and Norway, Maine. He passed away on July 14, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Stan was a man of few words, but actions spoke louder. He loved his family beyond measure. He leaves behind to treasure his memories, his wife Carol, son Randy and daughter-in-love Tricia, and his daughter, Cynthia McKee and son-in-law Jeff. His most prized gifts, granddaughter Karrie Swett Gates, husband Jeff and great-grandson Reese Gates. Also, his favorite grandson, Austin Gunter, his wife Ashtyn, Bonus grandson Joey Johnson, additionally survived by his nieces, their spouses, and his nephews and their spouses. He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved sister, Charlotte Nedeau-Wormwood and his in-laws, Olen and Glen Ola Hopwood.

Stan grew up during WWII in Maine. He graduated high school in 1957 and joined the Air Force lottery for a spot. Fortunately, the number one guy couldn't make it to the bus, so my grandparents ensured the recruiter they'd get Stan there. They did. He entered the Air Force, October 1957. After basic training, he went to Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas where he went through Technical School for four months (he hated school). He finished top of his class and was assigned to Homestead Air Force Base, Florida then Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. He was faithfully and honorably discharged May 1962. He then went to work for his father-in-law, Olen Hopwood, Hopwood construction until he joined the civilian workforce at Tinker AFB in 1967.

Stan had an uncanny knack for unraveling mysteries of aircraft engine failures along with his hand-selected team. Not only was he a great boss and employee, he also worked at Del City Village Florist during the holiday seasons. Taking off work to deliver flowers during Christmas, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, and he continued to work there after retirement in 1991 from Tinker AFB. He finally retired after more than 30 years at the flower shop.

He loved to snow ski, where he sponsored many trips through Tinker AFB. Not only that, he had a passion for stockcar racing that began in his youth. He got a taste of racing when he raced go-karts at Goldsby speedway. He met a racecar driver, Bill Lewis, at our local auto repair garage. That fueled his need for speed. He crew-chiefed for Bill for a number of years until he got his own racecar.

Stan was a jack of all trades and a master of most. There wasn't anything he couldn't build or fix. He built our cabin on Lake Eufaula from the foundation, plumbing, roofing, etc. If he saw something he liked he would make it plus gift others with his craft work. He would fix cars, toys, you name it, he was Mr. Fix-it.

Stan leaves a legacy of love and memories. He was definitely a man of integrity.

Services for Stan are at Sunnylane Family Church, 4221 S.E. 41st St. Del City, OK, at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday July 17th with burial following at Sunnylane Cemetery. The Funeral is under the direction of Barnes Friederich and Pope Funeral Home, 1820 S. Douglas Blvd. Midwest City, OK.