AMBER SWARTS
1987 - 2017
Obituary
Amber Dawn Swarts, 30, passed away on
Friday (Nov. 3, 2017) in McPherson.
Amber was born on July 28, 1987, in
Newton to Laron Swarts and Julie (Ammons) Swarts.
Amber was a very active and loving
child. She loved her family, friends, housemates and her "favorite
staff." Amber was known for her love for "Barney." If
she was allowed, she would watch Barney 24/7. She participated in
Special Olympics and received several medals for her efforts. She
enjoyed being with her nieces and nephew as they sang and laughed
together. She enjoyed swimming, going on walks, going to the park,
feeding ducks, going on the merry-go-round and food - especially
McDonald's.
She is survived by her mother, Julie
Swarts; father, Laron Swarts; brothers, Justin and Nicholas Swarts;
grandmas and grandpa; nephews and nieces; and aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her
great-grandparents, Robert and Elinor Parks.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2
p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 7, 2017) at the Petersen Funeral Home Chapel. The
family will hold a public visitation from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday (Nov. 6,
2017), with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Petersen Funeral
Home. Inurnment will follow the service at Walton Cemetery.
Amber had gone through an extended
illness and Hospice Care the last several months. Her loving spirit
and warm, childlike personality allowed her to be loved by many. She
will be missed greatly by those who knew her and especially by her
family and friends.
A memorial has been established for the
Amber Swarts Family Fund, 433 E. Fifth St., Newton, KS 67114.
Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
