Juanita Yarger

Juanita Yarger, Freeport, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Saturday evening May 07th 2016 in Pennock Hospital.

She was born March 13, 1926 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the daughter of Inez (Ford) and Aubrey Swift. She graduated from Hastings High School where she met her future husband Richard (Dick) Vern Yarger, in 1943. She married Dick on the 2nd of June 1945 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Juanita and Dick had three children. It's been said that it was a miracle she survived raising her two boys, Russ and Jim, who would later become successful public officials.

Juanita's employment was in finance at Hastings Manufacturing, Freeport Elevator, Union Bank and most recently a loyal public servant as Barry County Treasurer. She was also an active member
of the family farming business.

After retirement from the county she enjoyed spending winters in Clearwater Florida. Her hobbies included bird watching, gardening and canning. Juanita's greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.

She is survived by children JoLene (Terry) Roudebush, Jim (Dania) Yarger, Russ (Valarie) Yarger, 7 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, parents, five brothers and two sisters. Juanita was the youngest of the nine Swift children.

Juanita's family has followed her wish to be cremated and will be holding private family gathering in June. "If by chance you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you. If you do I will live forever".

Memorial contributions may also be made to Freeport Historical Society or Fire Department.

Arrangements under the direction of Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. A message or memory for the family may be left online at www.girrbachfunneralhome.net.