In Memory Of
Doris Swarts
1932
2021
Doris Swarts
January 9, 1932 — February 2, 2021
Doris Swarts, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
She was born January 9, 1932, in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of Ben and Pearl (Vaughn) Whitmore. She graduated from Osage City High School.
She was a member of Crestview United Methodist Church and was a part of the choir.
Her favorite thing on Earth was to sing and dance. She would sing at Christmas time at the Expo Center.
Doris and Wayne would frequently go to the Moose Lodge to dance and gather with friends. When he passed away she continued to go with her other companions. She loved to partner dance and would go at least three times a week.
She played cards and loved to gamble; her favorite being Black Jack.
Doris married Wayne B. Swarts on August 25, 1951 in Osage City, Kansas. He preceded her in death on February 24, 1998.
Survivors include a daughter, Pamela (William) Lauer; grandchildren, Billy (Lisa) Lauer, Joe Lauer, and Jim Lauer; great-grandchildren, Enley Lauer and Liam Lauer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Lois Allman, Jane Dougherty; husband, Wayne B. Swarts and her two companions, Huebert "Hub" Gish and Myron "Mac" McMullen.
Cremation is planned and a Celebration of her Life may be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS, 66604-3720.
To leave a message for her family online, please visit the guestbook below.
She was born January 9, 1932, in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of Ben and Pearl (Vaughn) Whitmore. She graduated from Osage City High School.
She was a member of Crestview United Methodist Church and was a part of the choir.
Her favorite thing on Earth was to sing and dance. She would sing at Christmas time at the Expo Center.
Doris and Wayne would frequently go to the Moose Lodge to dance and gather with friends. When he passed away she continued to go with her other companions. She loved to partner dance and would go at least three times a week.
She played cards and loved to gamble; her favorite being Black Jack.
Doris married Wayne B. Swarts on August 25, 1951 in Osage City, Kansas. He preceded her in death on February 24, 1998.
Survivors include a daughter, Pamela (William) Lauer; grandchildren, Billy (Lisa) Lauer, Joe Lauer, and Jim Lauer; great-grandchildren, Enley Lauer and Liam Lauer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Lois Allman, Jane Dougherty; husband, Wayne B. Swarts and her two companions, Huebert "Hub" Gish and Myron "Mac" McMullen.
Cremation is planned and a Celebration of her Life may be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS, 66604-3720.
To leave a message for her family online, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Doris Swarts, please visit our flower store.
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