Oliver Swaim

Shawnee resident, Oliver Swaim, 83, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 22, 2016. Oliver was born January 25, 1932 in Tulsa to Emmit and Lucy (Calvert) Swaim. After graduating from high school, he attended Central Bible College in Missouri, graduating as commencement speaker. While there he met his sweetie-pie, Peggy Johnston and they married on May 29, 1953. Throughout their marriage they lived in California, Arizona, and Oklahoma. Oliver pastored numerous churches and was a missionary for over 12 years. He and Peggy served in Ghana, West Africa training and teaching new ministers. In retirement, he helped complete 50 tabernacles over the years. Oliver was pure of heart and lived to serve God above all else. He never met a stranger, and was the first to offer a comforting word, a shoulder to cry on, or a listening ear. He loved his family and serving others.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mom, Lydia Swaim; siblings, Lawrence Swaim, Mildred Pyle, and Melvin Swaim; grandson, Shannon Swaim; nephew, Melvin Pyle.

Those left to cherish their memories are his wife of 62 years, Peggy Swaim; daughter, Kathy and Randy Penix; son, Kevin Swaim and Jamie Durham; grandchildren, Aaron and Stacy Penix, Kevin and Amanda Johnson; great grandchildren, Gavin, Lauren, Dylan, Josie, Kizer, and Maverick; 3 nieces; 4 nephews; and other family and dear friends.