Trudy "Red" Louise Swearingen Obituary (1956

Trudy Louise (Sukert) Swearingen "Red" June 23rd, 1956- December 29th, 2023 Loving Wife, Mom, Grandmother, Friend. Trudy Swearingen passed on December 29th, 2023, at St. Michaels Medical Center in Silverdale, Washington with her husband and children by her side. Trudy was born to her parents Robert and Doris Sukert in Port Angeles, Washington on June 23rd, 1956, where she spent her childhood. She worked at several restaurants until going on to work for Merrill and Ring Timber sawmill in Port Angeles where she operated the barker until she was medically retired in 1987. She met her husband Steven Swearingen on the 3rd of July in 1983 in Forks at a mutual friend's house. They were married on June 23rd, 1984, at the Elwha River National Park. They would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this coming June of 2024. She moved into their home in Indianola, Washington where she raised her family and spent the rest of her days. Trudy loved her family dearly and wanted more than anything to become a mother, that wish came true in October of 1989 when their daughter Dorisan was born and January of 1992 when their son Roy was born. She worked hard as a stay-at-home mom not just for her own children but for all their friends as well. She attended every school function and sporting event. Trudy became a grandmother in December of 2013 when Emily was born and again when Anna was born in 2016, her granddaughters were her whole world and she loved to have them close as much as possible. They never missed a weekend at Grandmas house. Trudy was an amazing cook; she loved to watch cooking shows and was always improving her skills. She loved to can and preserve and would do at one point over 600 jars a year. Her family and friends looked forward to her fudge and Almond Roca at Christmas time. She also loved camping, fishing, and hunting with Steve and the kids. Her 2-point blacktail in 2021 made the Washington State record books. Trudy will be remembered by all that knew her for her loving and caring way, sense of humor and her smile that always made everyone feel welcome. She is survived by her husband of 39 years Steven Swearingen, daughter Dorisan Cline (Dell), son Roy Swearingen, granddaughters Emily and Anna Cline and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Doris (Westrum)Sukert, brothers Wayn Sukert, Jack Shellum, and Gordon Sukert, sisters Bobbie Rolland and Mary Ellis and her Granddaughter Kayla Cline. We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to her medical team of the past 30 years for giving us the time we had with her. There will be a Celebration of Life for Trudy at 1:00pm at the Indianola Clubhouse on Sunday February 18th, 2024, located at 19876 Indianola Rd NE Indianola, WA 98342. Arrangements entrusted to The Stone Chapel Poulsbo Mortuary in Poulsbo, Washington.