Swiler (Barker) Louise Ashley
December 23, 2009
Swiler, Louise (Barker) Ashley, 92, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Catholic Care Center, Wichita. She was born in Chanute and lived there most of her life. She was married over 50 years to Neil F. Ashley, who preceded her in death in 1989. In 1991, she married Joe Swiler, also a Chanute native, and they moved to his home in Wichita. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary (Costa) Barker, brothers, Jess Barker, George Barker and Gordon Barker, sisters, Mary Wood and Rosa Corner and daughter, Susan Ashley. She is survived by husband, Joseph C. Swiler, also at Catholic Care Center; son, N. Sam Ashley (fiance, Carolanne Cabrini) of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren, Kathy Ashley of K.C., MO, Jeff Ashley of Seattle, WA and Stephanie Brown (Kevin) of K.C., KS; great-grandson, Morgan Brown of K.C., KS and special guardian angel, Susan Main of Wichita. The Rosary and Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 400 S. Central, Chanute, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to: Catholic Charities, 532 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS, 67214 and the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL, 60674. Downing Lahey Mortuary East, Wichita.
The Rosary and Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 400 S. Central, Chanute, KS.
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Joe and Louise were very active members of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Wichita. Joe as an usher and greeter. Louise opened her home during lent for weekly discussions. Louise called on the Compassionate Care Ministry to take Joe to the dentist and herself to the doctor’s office and to the hospital. I visited Louise in the hospital and care home. She was a very gracious lady. She never wanted to be a burden. She wanted to pay for help that she needed and frequently told me ‘it’s not necessary for you to come see me’. I am sure many will miss her cheerful disposition, words of encourgement and positive outlook on life. She will be rembered in my prayers. Sincerly JoAnn Robertson
My husband Bob and I knew Louise after she married my Uncle Joe. She was a very nice person, took such loving care of Joe, and was so good to call and check on my mom after my dad (Joe’s brother) died. She was always glad to have us come over and visit. We will miss her.
Louise came into my life when she and my Dad fell in love. She was always a lady, loved nice things, spent lots of time dressing up her home, baking goodies for my dad, and taking care of him in a very loving way. She was always dressed in her best, loved shopping for new outfits and being stylish. Her focus on my Dad made such a difference for his life as dementia arrived. I am filled with gratitude for all she has done. She will be missed.