In Remembrance Of
Mary Swindler
Mary Jean (Tinder) Swindler, 85, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 28, 1939 to Lloyd “Mutt” Tinder and Nannie Belle (Humes) Tinder in Platte City, Missouri.
She graduated from Platte City High School in 1957 and was united in marriage to Jack Swindler on May 24, 1958. Even after 66 years of marriage, you rarely saw one without the other.
Mary started her working career with Farm Bureau, but spent 30 plus years as a legal secretary for Don Witt and various partners, retiring from Witt & Hicklin in 2002. During this time span, Jack & Mary opened and operated The Runway Lounge in Platte City from 1972 to 1977. In addition, both worked for the Platte City Sale Barn (livestock auctions) and eventually operated J & J Auction Company (with Jerry & Marge Cox) all totaling more than 50 years.
Mary is survived by Jack Swindler of the home, daughter Susan Weaver (Steve Steinman), son Dan Swindler. She was so proud of her grandchildren, Lindsay Haight, Brett (Lexi) Weaver, Bryan (Jessica) Swindler and Brady (Taylor) Swindler. She was blessed with eight great grandchildren, Weston & Andi Haight, Josie Weaver, Amelia, Ella & Jack Swindler, and Adeline & Brooks Swindler. A ninth great grandchild is expected this September to Brett & Lexi.
She is also survived by sisters, Marge (Jerry) Cox, Nancy Layton (Ray Bisig), and brother-in-law, Gene (Kim) Peters, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by sisters, Sharon Peters, Mildred (Charles) Knighton, son-in-law, Noel Weaver and daughter-in-law Pam Swindler.
There are so many fond memories of time with the family at their pool during the summer, riding four wheelers, fishing and hunting, and spending lots of weekends at their homes at the Lake of the Ozarks
The family wishes to thank Interim Healthcare staff for their excellent hospice care.
Per Mary’s wishes, no services will be held.
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JW & BONNIE CHANCELLOR
Jack, we have so many great memories with you and Mary. Love and Prayers to you and your family.
Denny Cocayne
We had a lot of laughs with this sweet lady. She always had a smile. Our condolences from the Cocayne Family. She will be missed.
MARSHA AND DONALD DALE
PRAYERS AND HUGS FOR JACK AND HIS FAMILY. MARY WILL BE MISSED BY MANY
Mary Conrad
Oh Jack, I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. I have such fond memories of Mary, you and all your family. Please know that I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron Stone
So Very Sorry to hear. Hugs and Prayers to Jack and many family members. Had alot of good memories with Mary and Jack over the years, coming into Casey’s. Very Honorable Family. Mary will be missed by the Community.
Bill and Jo Karen Brown
Longtime friends. Many years enjoyed the friendship of Jack and Mary. Our community will certainly miss Mary.
Ronald and Louise Taylor
Jack and Family so very sorry for your loss.
Bill and Margie Davis
Long time friends and neighbor, she will certainly be missed. Condolences to the family
Cindy Hensley Hubbard
Jack and Susan, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cindy
Tauy Scott
Condolences to all of her family and friends. Maryland all of the Tinder sisters were the best! Our world was better with them in it. They leave their mark, memories and pride in those they’ve left behind.
Helen weigman
so sorry Jack take care you have great. memories