David Lynn Swenson

David Lynn Swenson obituary, Lakeland, FL

David Lynn Swenson

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David Swenson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes - Serenity Gardens Chapel on Jul. 17, 2025.

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In lieu of flowers, the Swenson family requests memorial contributions in David's honor to be made to USF's Parkinson's Center -
Memorial contributions can be made online by visiting usf.to/parkinsons
To make a contribution by check, you can do so by check made payable to "USF Foundation" and indicating either "Florida Coalition to Cure Parkinsons" or "fund #250028".
Checks can be mailed to:
USF Foundation
Attn: Katie Dorsey
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, ALC 100
Tampa, FL 33620

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Upcoming Events

Jul

22

Memorial Gathering

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes - Serenity Gardens Chapel

3350 Mall Hill Drive, Lakeland, FL 33810

Send Flowers

Only 1 hour left for delivery to next service.