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Harvey Swift Obituary
Harvey was born in Mobridge, South Dakota where he attended local schools. He was a member of the state Championship basketball team in 1941, his senior year. After school he joined the United States Marine Corps where he served tours in World War II and the Korean Conflict. In 1960 he moved his family to Lemoore, from San Diego, to build the hangars and original housing at Lemoore NAS. In Lemoore he opened his own business, Swift Masonry, which operated from 1960 until his retirement in 1987. Harvey donated his time and skills throughout the community during those years. Harvey was a member of the Lemoore Lions Club from 1961-1965, an honorary lifetime member of Fleet Reserve Branch No. 261.
Harvey is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Swift of Lemoore; two sons, David Swift of Fresno and Dennis Swift of Lemoore; four daughters, Cindy Kay Smith of Lemoore, Jeanine Simas of Lemoore, Jeannette Connor of Hemet and Karen Swift of Lemoore; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Bernice Behn of Los Osos; and a brother, Floyd Swift of Seattle. He was preceded in death by his son Douglas Swift in 2006; a brother, Virgil Swift; and a sister, Dakota Wilcox.
A celebration of Harvey's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Mary and Harvey's home, 750 East D Street in Lemoore.
Remembrances may be sent in Harvey's memory to Adventist Health Home Care and Hospice Services, 460 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230 and/or to your favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Phipps-Dale Funeral Chapel in Lemoore.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Jeff Toborg
September 19, 2007
My sincerest sympathies and thoughts are with the Swift family during this time! Harvey was such a colorful character! Be comforted with happy thoughts!
Tori Connor
September 3, 2007
My sweet Papa! There are not many people that were as sweet, kind, giving, hard working & loving as you & we are so lucky to have you as our Papa! I miss you & love you soooo much Papa!
Neil Brown
August 31, 2007
My deepest sympathies to all the Swift family. Harvey was a great guy and will be missed by all. If anyone could get me Dennis' address so I could send him a note I would appreciate it. Again, I would like to send my condolences to all the family.
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