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1932
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2018
Philip Swift Obituary
June 10, 1932 - January 7, 2018
Resident of Fremont
Our beloved Phillip Lovell (Lover) Swift - Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and friend too many, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 07, 2018 at the age of 85.
Phil was the youngest son of William and Elizabeth Swift, born June 10, 1932 in San Leandro, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Shuford, William Jr., David and sister, Betsey. Phil is now in heaven with his daughter, Lisa McKnight (2012). He is survived by his wife of 61 years, June, his daughter, Stephanie (Jim) and, son- in-law Michael McKnight – 6 grandchildren: Jacob (Shaney) Joshua, Justin, Jennifer (Joe), Matthew and Jeffrey (Jaimie), as well as 6 Great Grandchildren: Brody, Calvin, Triston, Briana, Ava and Lukas.
After graduating from San Leandro High School, Phil served 4 years in the U.S. Navy, and then attended Oakland Jr. College where he met his wife, June - they married in October of 1956.
In 1962, he moved to Fremont where he raised his family. He joined Alameda Lodge #167 in 1967. He received a Hiram Award in 1989, was Master of his Lodge in 2001 and received his 50 year member pin in 2017.
He was active in the community, loved driving his 1930 Dodge, & loved telling jokes. We will miss him immensely.
Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Newark, 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560 on Saturday January 20, 2018 at 2:00 P.M.
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January 11, 2018
You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 2 15,16
D S
January 11, 2018
May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. Those who pass on God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincere condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
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