Blayke Austin Swearingen

He was born in Salem, Oregon on November 29, 1995 to his mom, Shelley Walling and sister, Jessica Buscher. He came barreling into this world at just under 10 pounds of smiling, rambunctious baby. Being the youngest of his family he instantly had his mom and big sister wrapped around his finger. He was an adventurous boy who loved anything outdoors- fishing, camping, floating the river, little league. You name it, he was ready.

Blayke graduated from McNary High School in Keizer, Oregon in 2014. In high school he was known as the funny guy and was voted “Most Likely to Become Famous.” While in high school he was on both the tennis and swimming teams.

He was a young man with so many big dreams and our hearts are shattered that we will not have the pleasure of seeing those dreams realized.

Blayke was blessed with a large and loving family of grandparents, aunts and uncles, nieces, a nephew, many cousins and countless friends. He is survived by his mom, Shelley Walling; his sister, Jessica Buscher; his Grandparents, Sherry Cannon, Ronnie and Debbie Walling, and Kathy Schuette. He is preceded in death by his Grandfathers, Jim Schuette and Bruce Cannon.

Open viewing times will be held Thursday, April 21st from 12 PM - 4 PM and Friday, April 22nd from 5 PM - 9 PM at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Home - 605 Commercial St. SE, Salem, Oregon 97301.

Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Blayke and all that he meant to so many. We will gather together on Saturday, April 23rd from 1 PM - 4 PM at Center 50+ - 2615 Portland Rd. NE Salem, Oregon 97301. Please bring your fondest memories of Blayke to share with family and friends.