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Harold Swiggett Obituary
Harold "Hal" Swiggett, age 87, passed away from the loving arms of his family to the loving arms of his Lord on Monday, March 2, 2009. He was born to Otho Benjamin & Mildred Swiggett in Moline, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his son, Vernon Lee Swiggett. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wilma C. Swiggett; sons, Dr. Gerald Eugene Swiggett (Ida); daughter in law, Linda Swiggett; grandchildren, Donna, Darryl, Leah, Katherine, Stuart; great grandchildren, Nathan, Leanne, Jordan, Ryan, Zachary, Meredith, D.J., Haille, Cameron. Mr. Hal Swiggett was a gun writer for over fifty years; African big game hunter with over 25 hunts with a handgun only, a 30-year contributor to Gun Digest, Field Editor of the "North American Hunter" and Senior Editor of Harris Publications. Hal was included in the "Top Ten" Outstanding American Handgunner Award for 10 years and was awarded the first place bronze sculptor for the 10th time. He served on the committee that built the NRA National Firearms Museum. Hal is also an ordained minister giving comfort to hospital patients daily.
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J D Jones
February 26, 2025
Always great memories of time spent with Hal
JD Jones
February 26, 2021
Old friends never die--I think of him often.
PACO KELLY
March 9, 2009
HE IS AN OLD FREIND, AND I'LL MISS HIM, BUT I WILL SEE HIM AGAIN SOMEDAY... PACO
Blackie & Rosetta
March 7, 2009
It was an honor and pleasure to have been friends with such a great man.
Rich Grassi
March 5, 2009
I never got to meet Hal but I read his great articles. As anyone who has can tell you, if you read his work you felt like you knew him. He was a fine gun writer. My prayers are with you.
Clifton Anderson
March 5, 2009
Mary and I are so sorry for the lose of your Dad. We know you and he spent many, many hours together in pursuit of a unique experience for him to write about. I always cherished my experience at the YO with your Dad, yourself and the opportunity to shake the hand of the peanut farmer from Floresville, something that would have never happened without your Dad's
generosity.
Russ
March 5, 2009
Over 30 years of friendship and many lifetimes of guiding, hunting, knowledge with you...our paths will cross again my friend.
J D Jones
March 4, 2009
Olds friends never die.
Chuck Smith
March 4, 2009
Thanks for being such a positive and encouraging influence in my life. I am blessed to have known you, as well as learned from your experiences. You will be missed dearly ol' pard. Bless you always.
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robert Hodgdon
March 4, 2009
So sorry to hear of Hal's passing. He was indeed a valued friend and co worker both in the firearms industry and in service to the Lord. Never spent 5 minutes with him without the conversation turning to Jesus. I look forward to seeing him again.
Capt. Fred Christensen
March 4, 2009
Wait beside the gate for me, Hal, I'll be coming along soon.
Jim Taylor
March 4, 2009
Adios for now old friend. But we will meet again.
Keep the campfire burning Hal ... we will be coming along shortly.
The Shootists
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