Kathryn Ann Swing, 70, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, November 24th, 2023. Kathy was born December 17th, 1952 in Orange County, CA to Ralph and Cora Lee Bergman. She was the first of four siblings.
She married David Swing on November 19th, 1983, and they were married for 40 wonderful years. Kathy graduated from Central High School in 1970 and worked for St. Joseph Light and Power for 10 years before becoming a homemaker. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for 40 years and later a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe. She was a devout Catholic, firmly placed in her love for Jesus, and was involved with several committees and Sunday school, including serving as an adorer at MIR House.
Kathy loved spending time and being silly with her grandchildren. They brought her tremendous joy as did she for them! She loved caring for God’s little birds in her yard and tending to her flowerbeds. Kathy also loved sewing and making quilts to share with family, friends, and those in need. Baking was another one of her many talents, especially pies. Kathy’s beloved ’55 Chevy Bel-Air was a part of her identity and recognized by many around town throughout the 32 years she got to drive it. Anyone who was blessed enough to have met or loved Kathy knew that joy and laughter followed her wherever she went, and we’ll carry that with us in our hearts.
Kathy was preceded in death by both her mother and father.
She is survived by husband David Swing, siblings Ralph Jr (Cara) Bergman and Scott (Lori) Bergman; children Robin Lynn-Godar, Rebecca Lawhon and Kale (Lindsay) Swing; grandchildren Ryan, Deonte, Lanisha, Angel, Delilah, Hunter and River; and great grandchild Roman.
Mass of Christian Burial 3:00 P.M. Thursday, Our Lady of Guadalupe. Private Inurnment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 2:30 P.M. Thursday, Our Lady of Guadalupe. The family will gather with friends 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. Thursday, Our Lady of Guadalupe. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
