Marie Swinyer

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of May “Marie” Swinyer, who peacefully went to be with our lord and savior on July 17, 2026 at Westview Health Care Center. She was surrounded by the love of her family. She was 82 years old.

May “Marie” was born March 6, 1944, in Missouri to Truman and Elsie Stiles.

She spent her childhood in Missouri, where she attended school before beginning the beautiful journey in Sheridan, Wyoming, that would define the rest of her life.

On May 13, 1960, she married the love of her life, Clifford E. Swinyer, in Sheridan, Wyoming. Together they built a home filled with love, laughter, faith, and family. Their marriage was one of devotion and partnership, creating a legacy that continues through generations. Marie dedicated her life to caring for others. She worked as a nurse’s aide and later as a teacher’s aide in Sheridan. Whether caring for patients, helping children learn, or supporting those around her, she gave her whole heart to everything she did.

To know Marie was to know unconditional love. She found her greatest joy in simple moments camping beneath the stars, tending her garden, canning the harvest she loved to grow, and preparing home cooked meals that brought everyone together. Her home was always a place of comfort where no one left hungry and everyone was welcomed with open arms.

More than anything, Marie treasured her family. Being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother was the greatest blessing of her life.

She celebrated every milestone, offered wisdom through life’s hardships, and loved each member of her family with a fierce and unwavering heart.

The memories she created will forever live on in those who were fortunate enough to know her.

She leaves behind a family who will forever cherish her memory: Jennifer (Jim) Swinyer-Hughs, Lauri Stanger, Clifford D. (Judy) Swinyer, and Melissa Swinyer, 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Along with numerous nieces and nephews, extended family members, and dear friends whose lives were forever touched by her kindness.

May “Marie” was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clifford E. Swinyer; her parents,, Truman and Elise Stiles; her brother; her 3 sisters; and 2 grandsons.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Champion Kane Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with a Public Viewing at 10:30 a.m., Service at 11:00 a.m., and a reception to follow in the Champion Kane Reception Hall.

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Online condolences may be written at https://www.kanefuneral.com/ Champion Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.