MEDICINE LODGE, KS
Swinford, Stephanie Michelle (Ricker), 42, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, went to be with her loving Heavenly Father on Monday, October 1, 2012. She was born in Greensburg, Kansas to John and Cindy Ricker, who survive her. She is also survived by her husband, Donnie Swinford; children, Gabrielle Johnson and David (Cassandra) Johnson of Wichita; brother, Cy (Mellissa) Ricker of Augusta; nieces and nephews, Sierra, Levi, Annalyn and Slade Ricker; she had many "adopted" family, including her best friend for many years, Kelly Mott and her God-daughter, Cortney Nicholson; grandchildren, Nolen Carter and Jaelynn Johnson; "adopted" grandchildren, Aeidan Jacobs and Gavin Strobel; many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Austin Johnson, on September 13, 2012. She is also preceded by her grandparents, Nelson and Nellie Mosher, and Ponder and Ethel Ricker. Stephanie loved to do crafts, cooking, being outdoors, and spending time with her family. She attended The Father's House Outreach, 111 West First Street in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, where a Celebration of her Life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2012. The family would appreciate donations for funeral expenses in lieu of flowers, be sent to John Ricker, 803 N. Adams, Medicine Lodge, Ks 67104. Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com