Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Everett Swartz Jr.

( October 10, 1922 - January 26, 2009 )

Everett Swartz Jr., 85, of Indianapolis, died Monday, January 26, 2009 in Castleton Nursing and Rehabilitation of Indianapolis. He had been in poor health since early September 2008. He was born October 10, 1922 in Seafield, Indiana to the late Everett and Jessie (Dolfin) Swartz. He was a 1940 graduate of Wolcott High School. His marriage was to Charlotte James on May 24, 1942 in St. James Lutheran Church of Reynolds; she survives. Mr. Swartz was a United States Army Veteran of World War II serving in the 14th Armored Division. He worked for Roberts Dairy delivering milk to homes for 28 years retiring in October 1984. After retirement he was still very active doing home lawncare for many years. Surviving with his wife is a son, Jack A. Swartz (wife: Vickie) of Knoxville, Tennessee; a daughter, Susan O. Christopher (husband: Bob) of Indianapolis and a brother, Lawrence Swartz (wife: Theda) of Rensselaer, Indiana. Everett loved spending time at home and cherished the times when his grandchildren Mark, Janet and Kelly would come to visit. Also surviving are his very special great-grandchildren Codi, Kyle, Lauren and Anna. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston, Indiana. Interment to follow in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Reynolds. Preceding him in death with his parents are two sisters, Alberta Swartz and Delores Stearns.