Jack William Swaney
1945 - 2016
Jack William Swaney
1945 - 2016
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BORN
1945
DIED
2016
Jack Swaney Obituary
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Bill Johnston
March 8, 2016
Please accept my Deepest Sympathy for your loss. I am sadden learning of the Captain's passing. I knew Captain Swaney from the Vietnam War. Captain Jack Swaney was the commanding officer CO of my company of grunts Bravo 4/3 in Nam the summer of 1970. I remember Captain Swaney very well. Something I always remember about the CO was the big smile he had on his face. Captain Swaney was a West Point graduate, an Infantry Officer. We humped all over those mountains' and valleys together in our area of operations. We were always humping The Bush that was what we did every day in that war. We shared many combat assaults; we shared many grueling days and lonely nights in that war. Grunts always arrived at our NDP site exhausted but the Captain's smile was always on his face. I haven't forgotten that. Captain Swaney was a very Good Soldier and much respected commander by his grunts. I would like to share two photos of the Captain both were taken on one of our Stand Downs; the only time we had a few days in the rear to get away from that war. They both show him smiling one with the Captain playing cards with his Grunts and one with his big broad smile with his Grunts all around him. Please accept Bravo Company's grunts Deepest Condolences from his fellow grunts.
Captain Swaney playing cards with his grunts while on Stand Down, Nam 1970.
Bill Johnston
March 8, 2016
Captain Swaney surrounded by the grunts he commanded while we were on Stand Down in Duc Pho, Vietnam August 1970. I remember The Captain was a big ma
Bill Johnston
March 8, 2016
Bob
March 6, 2016
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Swaney. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
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Ron & Tam Springer
March 4, 2016
Jack Swaney is one of the finest people I have ever known. He was generous,kind and loving. I feel deprived that I will not be able to share his company again.My heart goes out to David, Ruth, Georgeanne and the rest of his family.I know that God has a special place for Jack.
Dr. Marsha A. Pyle, Dean, UMKC School of Dentistry
March 4, 2016
All members of the UMKC dental community mourn the passing of Dr. Jack Swaney, a member of the DDS Class of 1979. On behalf of our faculty, students, staff and alumni, we wish to convey our heartfelt sympathies to Dr. Swaney's family.
Bob Boston
March 4, 2016
My deepest sympathies to all the Swaney family. My sister has been a part of this family for over 40 years and although I wasn't in Jack's company very often when i was it was always fun and happy. He was a man that everyone in the Swaney Family should be very proud of and also our thanks for his service to our country as a veteran. May he rest in peace.
March 2, 2016
Please accept my condolences. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time...Psalms 9:9
Ralph Ricciardi
March 2, 2016
Jack it was an honor to have served under your command in Vietnam. RIP
March 2, 2016
Dear Swaney Family,
I met Jack in 1960 - when his sister Mary invited me to visit Platte City after we met working on a dude ranch in Wyoming that summer.
I have known Mary ever since as the GREATEST friend . .and am disheartened at this news and the sad losses Jack endured of his children. It is tragic and my heart goes out to you and yet, I know the Swaney spirit and wish you patience as you heal and celebrate his life.
What a wonderful man!
With love from afar,
Kitsie Converse
March 1, 2016
It has been many years since I've seen Jack. I still remember his perpetual smile. He was a great example for many and will be missed by both his family and the community. You have my sincere condolences.
Gary Weaver, Hawkins, TX
Dan Robinson
March 1, 2016
Great sorrow for the passing of a dear friend and classmate at West Point. Jack made the world a brighter place with his great smile and joy of life. He will be greatly missed by us all.
Dan and Miranda Robinson
Amy Coveno
February 29, 2016
Jack Swaney was a legend in our house when I was growing up . He and my father were roommates at West Point and my father always spoke fondly of Jack. He sent me a handwritten letter on my wedding day that I still have to this day. My heart is heavy- Jack brought light and love to this world .
Randy Kindred
February 29, 2016
To all of you the loss is great but Jacks reward will be greater! One of the finest men I have ever known you will always be in my memories. Randy Kindred
Judy Duff/white
February 29, 2016
RIP JACK.
Shelly Wilkerson
February 29, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers......
Lenora Miles
February 28, 2016
During play practice one night when Anne was in high school, Jack came across the gym floor smiling from ear to ear - he was carrying 10 large pizzas for the kids.
This is one small example of his generosity and love for the community. Thank you for always bringing out the best in people. You will be missed.
February 28, 2016
During play practice one night when Anne was in high school, Jack came carrying in 10 large pizzas across the gym floor for the kids. He just had this typical huge smile! You will be so missed.
Lenora Miles
Doug Pinson
February 28, 2016
Jack was a great man! He was our family's denist for many years. I had a lot of fun cutting up and laughing with him and his dental family even when he was grinding on my teeth. He will be missed by many. Our deepest condolences Doug and Kristie Pinson and family.
Frank and Carolyn Graham
February 28, 2016
Celebrating a life well lived. RIP, Jack.
Elwood Cobey
February 28, 2016
Many fond memories of our playing days at west point. No matter how hard things would get in practice jack always had a smile for everyone and an invariably positive attitude. Great fun in the few times we got loose on the road or in new york city. I only regret that i did not try harder to get together with jack as we all shared a special bond.
Elwood A. Cobey M.D.
USMA1968
Bruce & Sheila McConnell
February 28, 2016
We lived in Platte City from 1980 until 1987. During that time, Jack was our family dentist. It was a pleasure to know him. A wonderful man that will be missed by his family, his community, and old acquaintances. Our sympathy to all.
Son of Platte City
Mayor Frank Offutt
February 28, 2016
charity Buckler
February 28, 2016
Jack was a wondeful person who always wore a smile. Your family will be in our prayers
February 28, 2016
My thoughhts are with this lovely family. It will be hard going to Church and not seeing Jack there with his cheerful smile and wods of wisdom. It is the first place I remember seeing Jack with his family he has always been a very special person to this community. Ruth if you need a friend I will be there. LaVerne
Patrick /Renee McKernan
February 28, 2016
We are sorry for your loss. Jack welcomed us to Platte City with a great smile and hearty laugh! He will be missed.
Alpha McQueen
February 28, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Jack will be greatly missed.
Victoria Lynn- Crook
February 28, 2016
Always smiling, loved to be part of Platte City. Had 3 great kids. I got to know Anne and David pretty well thru my own kids. Jack was a great asset to the city, a loving person to his family and all round wonderful guy to all of us who got the pleasure of being around him. He will be missed but his smile is lighting up Heaven as he dances and laughs with his children. Peace be with you
February 28, 2016
JACK MADE ME FILL THAT I MATTERED IN THE WORLD AS HE DID TO EVERYONE. IF I HAD NEEDED A FRIEND I COULD HAVE CALLED HIM AND HE WOULD HAVE SAID "HI KATH WHATS GOING ON" AND TALKED TO HIM AS HE WAS A FAMILY MEMBER. HE WAS A GREAT GUY AS YOU ALL KNOW. I HOPE ALL OF US THAT NEW JACK AND LOVED HIM WILL BE ABLE TO GO FORWARD KNOWING GOD AS ANOTHER ANGEL TO WATCH OVER PLATTE COUNTY. WILL BE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU.THANKS FOR SHARING HIM
Tammy Workman
February 28, 2016
Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. My entire Wallingford family was very fond of Jack. May he rest in peace.
Jed and Becky Burlingham
February 28, 2016
Jed and I hope God gives all of you Strength and love during this terrible, terrible time of loss. Jack was a peach of a guy. We moved here 35 years ago, and Jack became our dentist. He always sympathised with his patients, but his sense of humor always made it bearable. We will miss him and hope he is resting in peace in the arms of the Lord with John and Anne.
February 28, 2016
Our dear friend will forever be missed. Condolence to his family. Love, Ron, Carol, Cristina, Todd and family Gair
Janice Foree) Matthews
February 28, 2016
Jack had a huge presence in Platte County. I wish to extend my condolences to his family and circle of friends.
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