Douglas Neil Swimm

Douglas Neil Swimm obituary, Chester Springs, PA

Douglas Neil Swimm

Douglas Swimm Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 20, 2024.
Douglas Neil Swimm passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, at the age of 65. He was born on October 5, 1959, to Kenneth Swimm and his late mother on a U.S. Naval base in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Throughout his life, Douglas moved frequently before settling in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where he completed his education, built a career, and raised a family.

Douglas dedicated his professional life to the fields of technology and defense contracting. He held long-term positions with General Electric and Lockheed Martin, where his work reflected his commitment to innovation and excellence. Outside of his career, Douglas found joy in staying active and exploring the world. He was an avid skier, cyclist, and golfer who embraced life's adventures with enthusiasm.

Douglas will be remembered as a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his two children, Shannon and Conor; his father, Kenneth; and his siblings, Alyson and Robb. He also leaves behind many friends and extended family members who will cherish his memory.

In accordance with the family's wishes, services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Reckless Beauty Foundation, an organization honoring Douglas' late nephew, Rory Swimm. The foundation is dedicated to educating youth on empathy, inclusion, and community through sports, art, and music programs across the United States.

Donations can be made online at www.recklessbeautyfoundation.com or via Venmo at @recklessbeautyfoundation.

Arrangements are under the care of the Cremation Society of Pennsylvania at King of Prussia. May Douglas' memory bring comfort to all who knew him.

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September 1, 2025

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December 26, 2024

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Tony Dunn

September 1, 2025

My belated condolences to the family - it was not until I recently began to search friends from my past as I get closer to my 50-year school anniversaries that I learned of his passing. I knew Doug during my two years at Dean (Jr.) College, from 1977 to 1979. He was one of my "quad" mates at Adams Hall during our freshman year, and we became very close friends right away. He was kind, easy to get along with, and just fun to hang out with. I remember he was active in sports at Dean and loved skiing. After Dean, he came up to visit me in Maine where we did some camping and canoeing. Like so many friends I knew from that time, we fell out of touch and I miss him now.

Tom Pleva

January 4, 2025

Sorry for your loss.

Shannon Swimm

December 26, 2024

Donations can be made here. Thank you.

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