Darleen M. Swift (Gobber), age 91, born in Humbolt, NE, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was an active member of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Lincoln. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed being with her family, traveling, camping, cooking, and baking. She was a member of many clubs like the Burlington Northern Clown Club and BNSF Kazoo's Club. She also had many talents in crafting. She worked at Elgin Watch and then retired in 1981 from JCPenny's after 30 years of working as a sales clerk in many departments.
She was proceded in death by her husband Lyle Swift, parents Fred and Hilda Gobber (Harms), Siblings Glen Gobber, Melvin Gobber, Mervin Gobber, and Ester Gobber, and her daugther inlaw Karen Swift.
She is survived by her son Robert Swift, four grandchildren, Jennifer Swift (Patrick Rutherford); Jessare Swift (Brandon Backhaus); Three great-grandchildren, Colby Wathor, Hailey Backhaus, Boston Backhaus, Alicia Swift, and Christopher Swift (Kalli Henrichs); several nieces and nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 18, 2022, from 4-7 PM at Lincoln Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 2 PM at Lincoln Memorial Chapel, located at 6800 S. 14th St. Burial to follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, and a reception will be held at Fourth Presbyterian Church: located at 5200 Francis St. in Lincoln.
Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.
