On April 8, 2021, Holden Scott, son of Amber Swonger, made his first appearance in Enid, Oklahoma.

Although Holden's life was shortened, his time on earth greatly impacted those who loved him. He knew no stranger and always made people laugh and smile and it was impossible to guess what he would say or do next.  He loved the outdoors and would spend every second possible playing in the dirt or on his bike, mower, or tractors, or hanging out with his chickens.  He loved all things farm and could tell you the different types of farm equipment and all the attachments as well.  His screwdriver was always on hand, so he could fix something whether it was broken or not.   He had an obsession for trains and as soon as he could feel the ground rumble, he was sure to holler "train" or "you hear that train?"  He wanted everyone to be as excited as he was!

Aside from being all boy, he had a sweet innocence to him as well.  He never left the house without his blankie and a honey bun. His favorite color was green.  And if he had it his way every meal would have consisted of corn on the cob. He truly lit up the lives of his family and all who knew him.

Holden's favorite thing to say about growing up or getting big was always "I don't wanna grow, I wanna stay little forever," and on September 14, 2024 he became forever 3.

Holden's smile, laugh, and ornery self, will be remembered always by his mother, Amber Swonger (Troy Francis); uncle, "JJ" Justin Winchell (CC and Ryker); "Auntie," Ashley Gowen (Oliver "owiver" Gowen) (Mason "Maymay"  and Tyce "Tycer"); grandparents, Scott "PeePooh" Swonger, Angela "Emaw" and Jody "Poppy" Winchell; great-grandmothers, Barbara Sleeper, Rolla "GiGi" Fye, and Jean Winchell; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved him so much!♥

He was welcomed to Heaven by his cousin, Lacie Dawn Fye; great-grandpa's, Ray "Chicken Ray" Fye, William "Bucky" Swonger, and Gary Winchell; great-great grandmas, Darlene Swonger and Jacque "Grandma Jacque" Crusinbery; and great-great uncle, Ron Swonger.

Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2024 at Revolution Fellowship Church in Anthony with Pastor Kent Olds officiating.  Burial will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery.

Friends may sign the register from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Prairie Rose in Anthony.

Memorials in memory of Holden may be made to the Holden Scott Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003.