Barbara Mary Swenson
August 29, 1924 - April 15, 2019
Barbara Mary Swenson, 94, went to be with the Lord April 15, 2019. Barbara was born in Wellston, OK to Ed and Eliza Haggard on August 29, 1924. She was the third of four children. Barbara graduated from Wellston High School and the Cadet Nurse Corp Program at St. Anthony Hospital Nursing School during WWII. She married Glen Swenson on September 29, 1948 and was married for 60 years. Barbara’s love of music was evident as a 50-year member of the OKC Sweet Adelines Chorus. She was an active member of Draper Park Christian Church since 1960. Raised in the Christian faith, she was a godly woman who truly followed and embodied Christ. She cherished and held great pride for all her children and grandchildren. She is survived by daughters, Karen Killackey, Susie Knight and husband Randy, 5 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 9 great-grandsons, and 4 great-granddaughters. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Ivie, special niece, Marsha Hoock and husband, Tom, in addition to many nephews, nieces, family and friends. Services celebrating the life of Barbara will be held on Friday, April 19, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Draper Park Christian Church, 8500 S Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73139.
Barbara Mary Swenson, 94, went to be with the Lord April 15, 2019. Barbara was born in Wellston, OK to Ed and Eliza Haggard on August 29, 1924. She was the third of four children. Barbara graduated from Wellston High School and the Cadet Nurse... View Obituary & Service Information