Stwalley Martha Jane Hyndman
July 15, 1925 ~ January 2, 2010
, was born on July 15, 1925 and died January 2, 2010 in Wichita, KS with her husband, Bob and family at her side. Service 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. She attended Pittsburg State University after graduating from Girard High School for a short time when she contracted Scarlet Fever and had to drop out. After a long recovery, she moved to Bartlesville, OK and worked for Phillips Petroleum. Martha married the love of her life, Robert Stwalley on December 19, 1946 in Girard, KS and raised their three children as they moved from Manhattan, Great Bend, Neodesha, KS ending up in Wichita in 1965 where they still resided. In the late 60s, she worked at Seneca State Bank and in the 70s worked at KKRD radio as a receptionist. Marthas philosophy was to live life to the fullest, taking note of the beauty in everything that surrounds us. Fun and laughter should be main ingredients in your life. To be kind to others and always show respect to all. And above all, to cherish your family. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Stwalley and her parents, Jum and Hazel Hyndman. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert Stwalley, a son, David Stwalley of Wichita; a daughter, Barbara Scantlin and husband, William of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Shay Whetstone and husband, Mark of Wichita, Brittney Smith and husband, Garth of Wichita, Regan Mitchell and husband, Joshua of Olathe, KS, Amie Johnson and husband, John of Glencoe, MN and Matthew Scantlin and wife, Christen of Houston, TX; great-grandchildren, Keaton Smith, Abby Smith, Madison Smith, Keagan Smith, Caleb Mitchell, Braeden Mitchell, Korey Johnson, Cameron Johnson, Bailey Scantlin, Tatum Scantlin and Chloe Mitchell who will arrive in this world in May; her sister, Mary Ann Kiser of Girard, KS; a niece, Marti and a nephew, Maurice and numerous cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Marthas name to St. Judes Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 88105, the Special Olympics (for Kansas), 1133 19th St. NW, 12th floor, Washington, DC, 20036-3604 or the charity of your choice
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Hi Bob, I just wanted to let you know how sorry I was to read that Martha had passed away. I remember her ‘Hearty’ laugh more than anything. It is wonderful that you and she were able to enjoy so many happy years together.
Dear Dave and Family, So very sorry to hear about your mom’s death. She must have been a truly special lady because she raised a son we sure think the world of and the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree as they say. Thinking of you, Mike and Megan Caballero & family
Bob and family; Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I, also graduated from Girard Hi and knew Martha and also her sister Mary Ann. I called Ila James Prince after I resd Martha’s notice in the Pittsburg paper via internet. I live in Redding, CA. God Bless
Bob and family; Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I, also graduated from Girard Hi and knew Martha and her sister Mary Ann. I called Ila James Prince after I read about Martha in the Pittsburg paper. God Bless.
Martha and Bob were my surrogate grandparents when I lived in Wichita. We really enjoyed going to see the musicals together. I appreciate them being there for me. So very sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. My heart goes out to Bob and his family.
I am so thankful that my mother agreed to let me attend UMYF with my friends. I learned from, and leaned on, Martha and Bob. My condolences to the family.
Martha worked with me at First National Bank, now Intrust, in the 70’s and was such a delight. Such a warm and loving lady. My caring thoughts are with you.
Hi Bob, Sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. You will be in my prayers.
Bob, sorry to hear of Margarets passing. Cond. to the family. God Bless all of you. We live in Pittsburg, Ks.