Joan Swadley Obituary

Ken I never have met you and the children. But Joan and I played together a lot from little kids to teenagers. Our parents were good friends. Joan was a wonderful person and such a joy to be with. I wish you and your children the best.

Dear Family and Friends,

Father Tim has graciously agreed to offer a Memorial Mass for Joan on Saturday, November 10, at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Church. If you can work it into your schedule, we would love to see you all. We can use the church hall afterward to visit, etc. If you would, please pass this on to others in your family.

Thanks,
Teresa Thomas and Charlie Beier


PS. Some of you have already seen this e-mail, and many of you are too far away to come, but we thought you would appreciate knowing about the Mass. Below is also a copy of the obit that appeared in the Topeka paper on October 25, 2012.

Joan Swadley, 53, of Colorado Springs, a Doctor of Pharmacy passed away peacefully on Oct 20th, 2012. Wife of Ken. Mother of Brandi (Dustin) Basye, David (Kristen) Swadley, KJ (Alex) Swadley, Kesa (Kevin) Herlihy, Danielle (Rob) Frisbie, Grandmother of Logan, Spencer, Chris, Cameron, Charlie, Ava, Emmaline. Sister of Phil Jr., Mark, Vince, Tony. Preceded in death by parents Phil & Sophia Rolsing. Celebration of Life Sat, Nov 10, 4-6 pm, The Lake view Room at The Country Club of CO, in Colorado Springs, CO. Memorials to the University of Kansas Pharmacy School Scholarships, KU endowment, PO Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044. Please share condolences at HoranCares.com.



PSS. To Ken and the kids and grandkids,

We hope that having our Mass to coincide with the Celebration of Life in Colorado will be an additional comfort to all of you. God bless and keep you in His care.

With love from all your family.

I've met so many nice people. but when that one person comes to mind it puts a smile on my face for the day.:]

Jo was this one person that makes me smile every time I think back to when our kids were young and the Swadley family lived three doors down. She was always there and always had a smile on her face. I feel I not only lost a friend but a part of my past. I'm sure she is missed deeply by Ken and the kids. Prayers for comfort and loving thoughts headed for the Swadley family.

Forwarded conversation
Subject: Joan Rolsing Swadley
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From:
Date: Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 10:55 AM
To: ken and jo


KEN I THOUGHT THIS MAY LET YOU AND THE KIDS KNOW JO IS BEING REMENBERED HERE
ALSO. I HAVE LOST YOUR NUMBER AND DIDN'T HAVE IT MEMORIZED. PLEASE SEND IT
TO ME......THANKS AND LOVE YOU, SYLVIA


Dear Family and Friends,

Father Tim has graciously agreed to offer a Memorial Mass for Joan on
Saturday, November 10, at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Church. If you can work it
into your schedule, we would love to see you all. We can use the church
hall afterward to visit, etc.

Thanks,
Teresa Thomas and Charlie Beier

Jo you were the best thing that ever happened to me. I smile when I think of your kindness, laughter, and humor. I am sure Jo is watching over our family and friends. Jo and I had many great times together and I am a lucky man to of been her husband. Love Ken

We send our deepest sympathy and condolences to your family during this time with the passing of Joan. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Birdsong Family - Lawrence, Ks

KEN AND FAMILY,
CAN'T TELL YOU HOW SORRY WE ARE THAT WE HAVE LOST A FAVORITE FIRST COUSIN. HER PARENTS WERE SO SPECIAL SHE SEEMED LIKE A SISTER IN LATER YEARS. YOU KNOW YOU ARE STILL SPECIAL FAMILY AND PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH. WE LOVE YOU KEN AND THE KIDS. THANK YOU FOR BEING SO GOOD TO JO!!!!!!!SYLVIA AND DEAN.......

To Ken and his family; I'm very sorry for loss and I feel it was a great loss for all of you. Take care and good luck in your life's endevors. God Bless you all. Michelle Swadley

My sincere condolences to all ALL the family. My childhood memories begin with visiting Aunt Sophia and Uncle Phil at Grandpa Beier's old farmhouse, Then by the time they moved to Howard St, I clearly recall my delight at having a GIRL to play with. Joan was 7 years younger than me, another "girl at the bottom of a row of boys." I had 5 older brothers, I knew well how rare it was to go to one of the Aunt's or Uncles' house to play bridge and have a playmate. I remember how quick she was, how it didn't seem at all that we had 7 years between us. Then, as we matured, we had our common interest in pharmacology that gave us instant connection. She was just so EASY, easy to talk to, easy to get along with, easy to smile any time I saw her. I am so grateful for her life.

Thinking of all of you and sending love your way. Jo was a lovely person..