In Memory Of
Margaret Christine Swink
1947
2023
Margaret Christine Swink
May 28, 1947 — March 22, 2023
Margaret Christine Nielson Swink, 75, of Casper, passed away Wednesday March 22, 2023.
Margaret was born to Dorothy and Richard Nielson on May 28, 1947, in Moab, Utah. She lived in Bluff, UT with her siblings, Richard, James, Carol and Ted. Margaret lived an adventurous life while in Bluff; she enjoyed rock climbing, floating the San Juan River, swimming in the pond, and exploring the area with her family and friends.
Margaret met her soul mate and best friend, Howard Swink, in Moab, UT. The two quickly fell and love and were married on September 1, 1965. Margaret graduated from Blanding High School in 1965 and received a Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Wyoming in 1995.
Margaret worked for Wyoming Behavioral Institute for almost 30 years before she retired. She was an active member of the Wyoming Counseling Association and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved to go on adventures with her family and friends, reading books, crocheting, and celebrating the holidays.
Margaret is survived by her loving husband, Howard. She is also survived by and was a proud mother to her two daughters, Karissa and Tesa, as well as her sister, Carol and 2 brothers, James, and Ted. Margarets greatest joy the last couple years has been being a grandmother to her 7 grandchildren, Courtney, Zack, Cody, Kayla, Madi, Abby and Anna. She also had 3 great grandchildren Adam, Gideon and Ma'åse
She is preceded in death by her parents , Richard and Dorothy, and her brother Richard and Granddaughter Kayla.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to American Diabetes Association or a favorite charity in Margaret's name.
A viewing will be held from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1075 Morado Drive in Casper, Wyoming. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm. Interment will take place at Highland Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper. To leave the family a special message, please select the "Share Memories" option.
Margaret was born to Dorothy and Richard Nielson on May 28, 1947, in Moab, Utah. She lived in Bluff, UT with her siblings, Richard, James, Carol and Ted. Margaret lived an adventurous life while in Bluff; she enjoyed rock climbing, floating the San Juan River, swimming in the pond, and exploring the area with her family and friends.
Margaret met her soul mate and best friend, Howard Swink, in Moab, UT. The two quickly fell and love and were married on September 1, 1965. Margaret graduated from Blanding High School in 1965 and received a Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Wyoming in 1995.
Margaret worked for Wyoming Behavioral Institute for almost 30 years before she retired. She was an active member of the Wyoming Counseling Association and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved to go on adventures with her family and friends, reading books, crocheting, and celebrating the holidays.
Margaret is survived by her loving husband, Howard. She is also survived by and was a proud mother to her two daughters, Karissa and Tesa, as well as her sister, Carol and 2 brothers, James, and Ted. Margarets greatest joy the last couple years has been being a grandmother to her 7 grandchildren, Courtney, Zack, Cody, Kayla, Madi, Abby and Anna. She also had 3 great grandchildren Adam, Gideon and Ma'åse
She is preceded in death by her parents , Richard and Dorothy, and her brother Richard and Granddaughter Kayla.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to American Diabetes Association or a favorite charity in Margaret's name.
A viewing will be held from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1075 Morado Drive in Casper, Wyoming. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm. Interment will take place at Highland Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newcomer Casper. To leave the family a special message, please select the "Share Memories" option.
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Monday, March 27, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 pm (Mountain time)
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Monday, March 27, 2023
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