Stan was a lifelong resident of Muskegon County and enjoyed working on the family farm in Weare, Michigan. At 17, he joined the Army and was stationed in Washington State as a troop transport truck driver. When returning home, he started working at Anaconda Wire & Cable in the research lab. In his time off, he enjoyed bowling and met the love of his life, Beverly L. Palmer. They married on July 18, 1953. He was raised in the Catholic Church, and his faith was very important to him. He attended St. Mary’s of the Woods Chapel and volunteered for many functions. Stan took care of the needs of the church as the maintenance person and jack-of-all-trades.
Stan is survived by his wife of 66 years, Beverly, along with their seven children: daughters, Debbie Chatfield, Denise Felt, Deanna Stevens (Dan Adsit), Dawn Burrington (Tony Burrington), Alyson Swears, and sons, Steven Swears and Stan (Dawn) Swears Jr. He is also survived by their 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Surviving also are his sister, Kathleen St. Amour, brother, Burrell Swears, sister-in-laws, Janice Swears and Barbara Grennan, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marcella Swears, and his brother, Marvin Swears.
A celebration of Stan’s life will be held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church (1110 Dykstra Rd, North Muskegon, MI 49445) at 11am with a visitation an hour prior. Stan will be laid to rest in Sunrise Memorial Gardens (2188 Remembrance Dr, Muskegon, MI 49442). In lieu of flowers, donations can be directed to the family for a memorial fund in Stanley’s name to Life Circles PACE of Muskegon.
Stan was lovingly cared for by various doctors, nurses, aides and bus drivers at both Life Circles and Christian Care Center. Heartfelt thanks to all of them! Please visit www.everrestfuneralhomeandchapel.com to leave a message or memory for the Swears family.
To ensure the safety of families, guests, and staff, Ever Rest Funeral Home and the Prince of Peace Catholic Church is adhering to state guidelines and limiting gatherings to 50 people. Please call the funeral home at 231-777-3557 or the family with any questions.
A private memorial service was held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Muskegon on Friday, March 20, 2020. Interment followed at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Muskegon with full military honors.
