Michael Alan Swaney

1964 - 2017

Michael
was born on February 4, 1964 in Huron, South Dakota to Lois and Ronald Swaney. He moved to Porterville when he was 8 months old. He attended elementary and middle school and finally graduated from Monache High School where he played varsity tennis and football. He worked his way through school and graduated with his Bachelor in Science from Fresno State University and his Masters in Science in Human Nutrition from the University of New Haven. He moved to Bakersfield in 1993 where he met his wife Carrie-Anne. They married in Canada in 1996 and had 2 beautiful children, Madison and Alexis. Michael worked as a consultant dietitian at many healthcare facilities in Bakersfield, throughout the years and made many friends along the way.
Michael loved life and felt no day should be wasted. He woke each day with goals to be accomplished and felt you could succeed with anything if you worked at it. He never wanted anyone to think negative thoughts. Michael had many interests and hobbies and every one he pursued with passion. But his highest achievement was being a dad. And he was a GREAT dad. Always attending every function, taking pictures, playing tennis, going to the gym and so many other things too numerous to list.
Michael went to be with the Lord suddenly on June 17, 2017. He is survived by his wife Carrie-Anne, daughters Madison and Alexis, mother Lois Swaney, brother Kevin Swaney (Tina) many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Ronald Swaney.
We would like to thank everyone for all their love and support during this diffucult time.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 from 04-08pm at Greenlawn Mortuary at 3700 River Blvd. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 1030am at Valley Baptist Church, 4800 Fruitvale Ave. A private burial will be attended by family.