of Gassville, AR
November 3, 1931 - November 19, 2017
Dorothy Ann Swetnam, 86, of Gassville passed away in Mountain Home Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was born to Carl and Marie (Ikert) Brenner on November 3, 1931 in La Crosse Wisconsin. On May 2, 1952, she married Gale Swetnam in Caledonia, Minnesota.
Dorothy had a passion for helping others as demonstrated, for instance, though her sewing of many quilts, especially those for babies and by her providing for many brides in sewing dresses, baking and decorating cakes and generally acting as a wedding planner. She loved flowers and birds, but her affections were most definitely given to her husband, children and extended family. She was devoted to her church, the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Gale Swetnam of Gassville, her sons: Michael (Joyce) Swetnam of Mountain Home, AR., Don Swetnam of Mountain Home, AR., and Bob Swetnam of Gassville, AR., her daughters: Kathy Griffith of Gassville, AR., Carla (Richard) West of Mountain Home, AR. and Donella Pace of Gassville, AR., by 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Charles (Mary) Brenner of Minnesota, two sisters, Mitzie Rekward of Iowa and Marie Maher of Minnesota, a sister-in-law, Sandy Brenner and cousin, Pat (Bud) Jenks.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, a son, William Charles Swetnam, a brother, Bob Brenner and a son-in-law Billy Roy Griffith.
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15 Condolence(s)
Greg Woods
Monday, November 27, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. Loosing a loved one is never easy. I lost my dad in 2010, and my mom in 2012. After my losses, reading Revelation 21:3,4 gave me real comfort. It says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I hope reading these verses also give you comfort during this difficult time. GW
Lynnette Haley
Monday, November 27, 2017
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs
DW
Sunday, November 26, 2017
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Allen & Mary Walton
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Remembering you in prayers.
Leah and Bob Creighton
Saturday, November 25, 2017
We are deeply sorry to hear of Dorothys passing. She was our son and daughter-in-laws neighbor, and was such a kind and sweet lady. She has found her sweet reward in heaven, may she be at peace!
Leah and Robert Creighton
Donna Cantrell
Saturday, November 25, 2017
I am so sorry to hear that Dorothy passed away. She was one of the sweetest ladies I ever knew. She made my wedding dress and cake for my wedding almost 24 years ago. She was quite the seamstress! I will always remember her for her loving spirit. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bill and Margaret Jones
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Don, Jeremy and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Mrs. Swetnam. We remember being at her and Mr. Swetnam's home a lot when all of our kids were small. They always made us feel welcome. Even though many years have passed since we saw them we still think of them as family. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Bill and Margaret
Juanita Smith
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Mike, Kathy, Carla, Don, Bob and Donella, So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was my mother-in-law for 17 years and The grandmother of my youngest son. We will miss her dearly....
Roberta Farris
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Mr Swetnam, I am so sorry for your wife's passing. In case you don't remember me I am John Chapmans daughter, you came to see him up here. Thanks for being a friend. Jerry and Roberta Farris
Paul and Susan Johnson
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Swetnam. My mom will miss their special friendship they have enjoyed throughout the years. She can now enjoy her new heavenly mansion that God has prepared. Prayers to the family members during this difficult time.
Cathy (Ramsey) Kramer
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Kathy and family, I am saddened to read of your Mom's passing. My thoughts are with you, and my prayers are that your Mom can rest in sweet peace. Love you my friend
DeeDe Steed
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ms. Dorothy was so special to Zaylor and treated her like one of her own great grands. Our family is very blessed for her kindness.
Helen conner- Tyree and Jake conner
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Dorthy we will miss you !¡ may you rest in peace!!! It has been a pleasure to have known you for this long my Dad Jake !! He loved you both and we enjoyed going to your home and listened. To music fun night !!! Your loved and will be missed!!! Till we see each other !!!!! Many prayers for both of your Family and friends may comfort thru the Lord!!!!
Kathy & Rich Meinecke
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Kathy & Rich
Jennifer Dreyer
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
I feel honored to have known Dorothy. I always looked forward to the Saturdays I was to be at her home. She love my fish and potatoe salad and I made that for her and Gail often. I will greatly miss her and am heartbroken over her loss but rejoice in knowing she's with the Lord. Prayers are with all the family. Sincerely, Jennifer