Everett Tweed Swanson

Everett Tweed Swanson Sr., 86, of Dewey, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, at his home in rural Dewey. Everett was born July 11, 1937, in Tallant, OK, to Bart and Ludie (Soward) Swanson. He attended Nelagoney, OK, schools and graduated in 1956. Soon after high school, he joined the U.S. Army, having basic training in El Paso, TX, and then went to Ft. Sill before serving overseas in Germany. Following his honorable discharge, Everett worked at Bareco Wax Plant in Barnsdall for 11 years. While on leave during his service, Everett and an Army buddy of his, Tommy, drove to Blanchard, OK. Everett was visiting his aunt and uncle, who had a daughter Mary Sue. It was through Mary Sue that Everett met and fell in love with his soulmate, Martha Ellen Crowley. Fate stepped in when Mary Sue also found love in Everett’s Army buddy, Tommy. Everett and Martha were married on October 10, 1958, in Blanchard, OK, after he returned home from Germany. To this union four sons were born, Glenn, Everette Jr., Eric, and Larry. Everett was employed with Cities Service in January 1970 and stayed there until his retirement in December 1997. His hobbies include welding, woodworking, and gardening. He was a skilled craftsman and used his talent to make things for others, including barbecue grills. He never sold them; he made them as gifts. He had a generous, big heart. Everett and Martha loved traveling in their travel trailer. He loved the Lord and witnessed to others to the end. They have been members of the Wann Baptist Church for the past 7-8 years and before that time were members of the Independence Southern Baptist Church. Everett adored his grandchildren and his life revolved around them. He loved his family and will be dearly missed! Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Martha; his four sons, Glenn and Sharon Swanson, Everette Swanson Jr., Eric Swanson, and Larry and Christy Swanson; a sister, Ernestine Montgomery; a brother, Loyal Swanson; seven grandchildren, Shelby Swanson, Sarah Walter, Dakota Swanson, Garrett Swanson, Madison Swanson, Bryce Swanson, and Logan Swanson; and two great-grandchildren, Sawyer and Harper Swanson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and seven siblings, Boyd Swanson, Pearl Smith, Ray Swanson, Jesse Swanson, Vivian Lewis, Vera Thompson, and Lynn Swanson. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 401 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Everett’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel, 4201 Nowata Road, Bartlesville, OK 74006, 918-333-7665. Visitation will also be held that same day from 10-8. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel with interment to follow at Dewey Cemetery. Services and interment are under the direction of Carter Davis and Davis Family Funeral Home & Crematory – Walker Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Everett Tweed Swanson

July 11, 1937 - August 25, 2023