SWARTZ, PATRICIA ANNE "PATTY" - Nueces County, Texas | PATRICIA ANNE "PATTY" SWARTZ - Texas Gravestone Photos

Patricia Anne "Patty" SWARTZ

Coastal Bend Veterans Cemetery
Nueces County,
Texas

James Robert "Jimmy"
STAFF SERGEANT US Army Air Force
World War II
September 19, 1923 - July 17, 2017

James R. “Jimmy” Swartz, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 93. He was born September 19, 1923 in Mission, Texas to Guy and Kathryn Swartz.

He graduated from Corpus Christi High School. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. Upon his return from the service he was employed by Southern Community Gas Co. which later became Coastal States Gas and finally Valero Energy Corp. He retired from Valero Transmission Co. in 1989.

Jimmy was an avid birder. He and his wife, Patty, were members of the Audubon Outdoor Club for many years. He and Patty hosted many eager birders from all over the world to view the migrating birds from their home on the Nueces River. Jimmy lead many birding field trips, sharing his knowledge of native birds.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Anne, three sisters, Evelyn Polete (C.M. “Pop”), Betty Martens (Paul), and Joyce Peterson (Phil).

Sawyer-George Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.

Patricia
May 8, 1925 - December 26

Patricia Anne Swartz was called to Heaven on Monday Dec 26, 2005 at her home. She was born on May 8, 1925 to Orville Weger & Winona Lackey of Lawrenceville, IL.

Patricia was known as Patty to her friends & family. She worked as a bookkeeper for Lichtensteins Dept Store & Citizens State Bank.

She once served as president of the Oak Park United Methodist Church Women's Society. She was past member of Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society and a member of the Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi. She enjoyed watching & counting birds from her kitchen window.

She enjoyed traveling. She planned many family vacations & camping trips, and navigated on long trips for Jimmy. She decorated her home for all holidays & hosted many holiday meals. She will be sorely missed.

She is survived by her husband of 59 1/2 yrs, Jimmy Swartz; two sons, Gary Wayne (Janis) and Glenn David Swartz, both of Corpus Christi; 3 grandchildren and one great-grandson; a brother, Philip Weger of Alvin, TX. Visitation with the family on Saturday at Sawyer-George Funeral Home.

Photo courtesy of Denise Martinez

Contributed on 2/28/20 by billsully060
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Submitted: 2/28/20 • Approved: 2/28/20 • Last Updated: 10/31/20 • R275008-G275007-S3

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