Joanie Kathryn Swarthout

Joanie Kathryn Swarthout, 69, was born on November 14, 1949, to Marion and Harlowe Swarthout in Toledo, Ohio. She died on February 13, 2019, peacefully in her home. In 1976, she graduated from Bowling Green State University with a B.S. of education in art, and in 1996, earned a B.S. in occupational therapy from Colorado State University. During her careers, she has worked mainly with children. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, C. Lewis Jones, three exceptional children, one fabulous son-in-law, one remarkable daughter-in-law, and three terrific grandchildren. Also surviving her is a wonderful extended family and an amazing group of friends. I have lived a truly blessed life by adhering to the following advice. "Live not in the resentments of yesterday nor the expectations of tomorrow. Live in the present and find the joys therein." A Celebration of Life for Joanie Kathryn Swarthout will be held Sunday, March 10, 2019, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunshine School and Development Center, 3400 Woods Lane, Rogers, Ark. 72756. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Michigan, Detroit Chapter, 2265 Livernois, Ste 410, Troy, Michigan 48083. Attn: Great Strides/Victory for Violet or to: Sunshine School and Development Center. www.nwasunshineschool.org.