Robert Edward Swinney

Robert E. Swinney, 87, Kansas City, Missouri died April 19, 2012 at Kingswood Senior Living. He was born December 12, 1924 in Kansas City to Adolphus and Jessie Swinney. He married Mary Jane Wilson Swinney in 1948 and Bette Johnson Swinney in l991. Both spouses preceded him in death. Robert was an Aviation Specialist in the Navy during World War II in the Mariana Islands. After World War II, Robert graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with a B.S. in Chemistry. Robert was employed in Sales with Paisley Adhesives from 1950 until 1973. In l973 he opened his own company, Swinney Adhesives Inc. He built the company to be a regional success and retired in l991. Robert enjoyed woodworking and golf and was a member of Ward Parkway Country Club. He also was involved in volunteerism with St. Joseph Hospital and the scholarship and recycling program at Kingswood. His parents and six siblings preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother Jack Swinney of Parkville, Missouri. Survivors include two daughters, Janet June Tellatin (James), Santa Fe, New Mexico and Teresa Leigh Humphreys, St. Louis, Missouri; son Timothy John Swinney (Becky), Blue Springs, Missouri; beloved grandchildren Kelly, Gabriel, Kathryn, Amanda, Alexandra, Meredith, Ariel, Devin, Claire, and Emily; and great-grandchildren Ruby, Sadie, Chloe, Isabelle, and Rosemary. Memorial services will be held Monday, April 23, at 11:30 a.m.at Kingswood Senior Living Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or the Salvation Army. Condolences may be offered at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com.