- Born on: July 7, 1942
- Departed on: November 7, 2018
- Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA
Rita Swearingen
Rita R. Swearingen, 76 of Cedar Rapids died Wednesday November 7, 2018 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Per Rita’s request the will be no visitation or service. Iowa Cremation is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two daughters; Jennifer (Jeff) Swearingen of Cedar Rapids, and Tammy (Gary) Young of Georgia; two sons, Michael (Chantelle) and Mark all of Cedar Rapids. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and her two dogs. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, a brother Bart, and her husband.
Rita was born on July 7, 1942 in Vinton the daughter of Ray and Evelyn Burmeister Greenwood. She graduated from Vinton High School and later from college receiving a degree in Nursing.
Rita married Albert L. Swearingen in Cedar Rapids. He passed away in 2015. She was a registered nurse in the Cedar Rapids area and retired after many years of service.
Rita enjoyed reading and especially the time spent with her friends and beloved family. She will be forever remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother whose memorial will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include two daughters; Jennifer (Jeff) Swearingen of Cedar Rapids, and Tammy (Gary) Young of Georgia; two sons, Michael (Chantelle) and Mark all of Cedar Rapids. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and her two dogs. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, a brother Bart, and her husband.
Rita was born on July 7, 1942 in Vinton the daughter of Ray and Evelyn Burmeister Greenwood. She graduated from Vinton High School and later from college receiving a degree in Nursing.
Rita married Albert L. Swearingen in Cedar Rapids. He passed away in 2015. She was a registered nurse in the Cedar Rapids area and retired after many years of service.
Rita enjoyed reading and especially the time spent with her friends and beloved family. She will be forever remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother whose memorial will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.
