Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Harvey Family Funeral Home
Olympia, Washington
Nov 3, 1952 – Mar 6, 2014 (Age 61)
Steven Dennis SWIFT
Age 61, died from lymphoma on March 6, 2014 with his wife and daughter at his side. He was born on November 3, 1952 in Olympia, WA, to a large Irish Catholic family. He was the fourth of 15 children. He earned his bachelor's and master's in electrical engineering at UW, and met his wife, Liz, in chemistry class there. He spent his career as an electrical circuit design engineer, first with Fluke, then as owner and operator of Novatech Instruments. Steve had a wonderful sense of humor and a quick wit. He loved hiking, exploring, traveling with his family, working on old radios, reading, and cheering for the Sounders.
He is survived by Liz, his loving wife of almost 39 years; his daughter, Mary; his mother, Mary Kay Swift; and a large and loving family. He is preceded in death by his father, John David Swift, and a brother and a sister.
Steve found tremendous strength in his Catholic faith. He took great pride in caring for his family. He was an amazing husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Steve's generous, thoughtful, loving spirit will always be remembered and cherished.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 13th at 11 AM at
St. Luke Catholic Church
322 N 175th St, Shoreline 98133
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Steve's name to Holy Names Academy or St. Martin's University.
Hoffner Fisher & Harvey
Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com
As I am now in a final battle with renal cancer at about the same age as Steve Swift when he passed, my thoughts still reflect vividly of his great sense of humor, valuable engineering mentoring, and treasured friendship! Steve Swift, I miss you.
Steve Montgomery
March 03, 2020 | Waterloo, ON | Coworker
This is Jon Robbins Floyd's son. I am sorry to hear of Steven's death. How is Mary Kay. You can call me any time. (425) 577-9584
Jon Robbins
November 01, 2015 | Sea Tac, WA
I will always remember Steve as the quiet smart one, while me and Bob were the Knuckleheads.Peace and love to the family. Know we will see Steve again.
Randy Parris
April 15, 2015 | Reno, NV
Hello Ms Swift...this is one of your old studemts from the class of 82, Monica Tate...I wanted to say sorry for your great loss..my father passed in October...his ptesence is missed every second...I woild have never been able to attend Holy Names for four memorable years without both he & my mother's support who let me make the choice...may the Lord give you & your daughter, & others close to you comfort like only He can...Blessings!!!!
Monica Tate
April 16, 2014 | Seattle, WA
Liz and Mary, I wish you the ability to focus on the many years of great memories with Steve, and to be able to quickly dismiss the images of his last days of illness. Steve became nicknamed "Swifty" at Fluke for easy distinction because we had 12 "Steve"s working in the same group (one Steve was a woman! - my nickname became "Monty"). The name Swifty brought peace and joy to all of us who worked with him.
Steve was my life's greatest mentor and a very good friend through the years. I...
Steve Montgomery
March 26, 2014 | Kitchener, ON
Dear Liz and Mary,
The funeral and eulogies remembering Steve were a tribute to him and his life and to you in your preparing it. Thank you.
I think of Steve often, every Sunday as I read the comic Dilbert because of Steve's commentary on it many years ago. Often in the morning and evening because of Steve's explanation to me of 'dark thirty' when he told of accompanying his father on surveying jobs when he was young.
I remember how he would enter totally into imaginary play with...
Janice Holkup, O.P.
March 16, 2014 | Seattle, WA
Liz, our prayers are with you and Mary. I can't begin to imagine the loss you are feeling. I will have a Mass said here at Saint Helen Church in Georgetown, TX.
--Maryanne (Haas) Perry
March 16, 2014
Dear Liz,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in knowing he is in good hands and I know you will find great support in the HNA community. God Bless you and Mary.
Sincerely, Jane Pugel Hance c/o '78
March 14, 2014
Steve was an amazing man and was greatly loved by so many as was evidenced by the number of people who attended his celebration of life today. He was not just intelligent he was a genius. He was a man of integrity and never wavered from doing the right thing no matter the situation. In spite of all those qualities there was not an ounce of arrogance in him.
I am truly sorry for your loss and pray that the joy of the Lord will be your strength. Philippians 4: 4-7 Rejoice in the Lord...
Paul Robischon
March 13, 2014 | OLYMPIA, WA
