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Patricia Helen Swimley, 83

| March 31, 2015 7:30 PM

Patricia Helen Swimley, 83, of Libby died of natural cases on Sunday, March 29, 2015, in Libby.

She was born on March 12, 1932, in Sweet Grass to Arthur and Selma May Gilder. She graduated from Flathead County High School in 1950.

Pat married Donald Bundrock in 1950. He preceded her in death. She married Ralph “Bud” Swimley on Oct. 1, 1969, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.  

She worked for the local telephone company several years, before being employed by the Lincoln County Clerk and Recorders Office and retiring in 1988.  

Pat enjoyed traveling, quilting, fishing, seafood and spending time with her kids, grandkids and lifelong friend, Irene Loveless.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 40 years, Ralph T. Swimley, and their twin boys.

She is survived by children, Dan Bundrock and wife Trish of Libby, Dave Bundrock and wife Vicky of Spring Creek, Nevada, Paula Bundrock and John Alt of Marion, Bruce Swimley and wife Arlene of Billings, Robin Swimley and wife Carol of Libby, Robert Swimley and wife Kathy of Spring Creek, and Brian Swimley and Keith Swimley, both of Troy; and 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.  

Her family will have a memorial later this year to pay tribute to our beloved mom and Grandma Pat. 

Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.