Bakersfield, California
Feb 4, 1964 – Jun 17, 2017 (Age 53)
Michael was born on February 4, 1964 in Huron, South Dakota to Lois and Ronald Swaney. He moved to Porterville when he was 8 months old. He attended elementary and middle school and finally graduated from Monache High School where he played varsity tennis and football. He worked his way through...
Read MoreI only recently found out about Mike's passing. My condolensces to his family. I knew Mike through tennis and we had many conversations in the gym. To Madison, I wanted you to know that when your father talked about you and your tennis play, he beamed with pride. I could tell he was a very proud father.
Son Nguyen
November 08, 2018 | Bakersfield, CA
May your family be blessed with strength in this unimaginably painful time...
Robert Herndon
September 18, 2017 | Lake Arrowhead, CA
So sorry for your loss he was such a great guy always smiling .I would see him almost every morning doing what he loves to do working out at in shape
Christi Henson
July 03, 2017 | Bakersfield, CA
Mike-
Your IDPA family will miss your gentle spirit. You made our sport better. We are now "down one". Rest in peace friend.
Katie Rowe & Derek Zavada
June 28, 2017 | Long Beach, CA
TO MY BROTHER MIKE ... THE "GENTLE GIANT" ...thank you for LETTING US INTO YOUR WORLD ...for being the ROCK we could all count on ... for being the person we should all STRIVE to be ... for your KINDNESS AND CARING WAYS ... for the LAUGHS along the way ... thank you for being YOU ... a GOOD husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER
Matthew Zoolakis
June 27, 2017 | Fresno, CA
We are all blessed to know and befriend such a wonderful man. He was truly a renaissance man. Knowledgeable in every subject. He inspired me in every way. He was always encouraging others to be their best. Mike was a devoted and caring husband and father. He will be truly missed, but never forgotten! We love you Mike!
Ky Ho
June 27, 2017 | Bakersfield, CA
Carrie-Anne, Madison and Alexis,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Michael's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you through this very sad and difficult time. Although our paths separated when I returned home to PEI, you have crossed my mind many times. We will never know God's plan but may you find peace in your loving memories of a dear and kind husband, father and friend.
Keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers, DeeDee Rappe.
June 27, 2017
I met Mike in 1994 when our wives were roommates. In all those years, I can't recall him ever saying a bad word about anyone. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Jim Langford
June 25, 2017 | Bakersfield, CA
Mike Swaney was a fabulous and patient preceptor and "brand new RD" trainer. What I know about practicing dietetics is because of Mike's ability to help me see the big picture. He taught me how to communicate with physicians and how to advocate for nutrition when a physician might need some persuading. I never met his family but I knew all about them because Mike talked about his wife and kids all the time. Again a huge loss for our dietitian community. And I bet the angels in heaven are...
Kathleen Mrshon, MS RD
June 24, 2017