Mary Jean (Tinder) Swindler, 85, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 28, 1939 to Lloyd “Mutt” Tinder and Nannie Belle (Humes) Tinder in Platte City, Missouri.
She graduated from Platte City High School in 1957 and was united in marriage to Jack Swindler on May 24, 1958. Even after 66 years of marriage, you rarely saw one without the other.
Mary started her working career with Farm Bureau, but spent 30 plus years as a legal secretary for Don Witt and various partners, retiring from Witt & Hicklin in 2002. During this time span, Jack & Mary opened and operated The Runway Lounge in Platte City from 1972 to 1977. In addition, both worked for the Platte City Sale Barn (livestock auctions) and eventually operated J & J Auction Company (with Jerry & Marge Cox) all totaling more than 50 years.
Mary is survived by Jack Swindler of the home, daughter Susan Weaver, son Dan Swindler. She was so proud of her grandchildren, Lindsay Haight, Brett (Lexi) Weaver, Bryan (Jessica) Swindler and Brady (Taylor) Swindler. She was blessed with eight great grandchildren, Weston & Andi Haight, Josie Weaver, Amelia, Ella & Jack Swindler, and Adeline & Brooks Swindler. A ninth great grandchild is expected this September to Brett & Lexi.
She is also survived by sisters, Marge (Jerry) Cox, Nancy Layton (Ray Bisig), and brother-in-law, Gene (Kim) Peters, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by sisters, Sharon Peters, Mildred (Charles) Knighton, son-in-law, Noel Weaver and daughter-in-law Pam Swindler.
There are so many fond memories of time with the family at their pool during the summer, riding four wheelers, fishing and hunting, and spending lots of weekends at their homes at the Lake of the Ozarks
The family wishes to thank Interim Healthcare staff for their excellent hospice care.
Per Mary’s wishes, no services will be held.
