Gilbert Dee Sweowat Jr
November 12, 1952 - June 26, 2017
Gilbert D. Sweowat Jr. (64) of Toppenish passed away at his home on June 26, 2017. Gilbert was born on November 12, 1952 to Gilbert D. and Dorothy (Miller) Sweowat Sr. in Toppenish. He was raised and educated at McKinley School and in Toppenish. He was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nationa and an accomplished artist, war dancer as a young man and worked as a laborer in the fruit industry. He is survived by his brother, Preston Windsor of Toppenish; five sisters, Melvern Littlewolf of California, Amy Martin of Aberdeen, WA, Marsha Sweowat and Karen Spencer both of Toppenish and Dina McGuire of North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. Funeral services will be at 9AM Wednesday June 28, 2017 at the Independent Shaker Church in White Swan with interment to follow at the McCoy Cemetery east of Toppenish. Friends can send condolences at www.toppenishfunerals.com. Heggie's Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gilbert D. Sweowat Jr. (64) of Toppenish passed away at his home on June 26, 2017. Gilbert was born on November 12, 1952 to Gilbert D. and Dorothy (Miller) Sweowat Sr. in Toppenish. He was raised and educated at McKinley School and in Toppenish.... View Obituary & Service Information