Gordon Dale Swindler

Gordon Dale Swindler

Gordon Dale Swindler passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 following a long battle with Alzheimer's at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri.

Gordon Dale was born June 11th, 1932 in Hamilton, MO., to George and Bertha Swindler.

Gordon Dale married Shirley Misenhelter on November 22, 1958 and together raised two children, Jim Swindler and Linda Swindler Franke both of Kansas City, MO.

He is survived by his wife, son Jim Swindler (Becky), daughter Linda Franke (Scott Franke former son-in-law), granddaughter Lindsey Swindler, grandson Max Franke, and numerous relatives.

Gordon Dale was active in his community with being on the church board at the Hamilton Methodist Church, Mayor of Hamilton, The Hamilton American Legion Post #285 treasurer and honor guard member, the Hamilton School Board, and a member of a social group that gathered that called themselves "the supper club."

If you had the pleasure of meeting Gordon Dale and his sparkling blue eyes and smile is to say you encountered a friend for life.  He never met a stranger.  He enjoyed random acts of kindness such as mowing lawns for all of his neighbors during the summer and clearing snow in the winter.  Teaching countless friends how to waterski at the lake during the summer always put a smile on his face.  He was always cheering, "just one more time!"

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ama Alden, and sister-in-law Sue Allen.

Funeral Service:  2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Hamilton Methodist Church sanctuary.  

Visitation 1 hour prior to the service, 1 to 2 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 29, at the church.  

Interment:  Highland Cemetery, Hamilton, MO.  

Memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Hamilton Methodist Church and/or the Hamilton American Legion Post #285 in care of Bram Funeral Home.

Friends may call at Bram Funeral Home on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from noon to 5 p.m.  

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO.