Danny Lawrence Swift

He attended West High School prior to voluntarily joining the Marine Corps. While in the Marine Corps he served a two-year tour in Vietnam earning his Honorable Discharge February 5, 1974. He began his federal career continuing his service to his country until retirement in 2011. During his career he formed several special bonds making lifelong friends. Danny was an avid golfer, fisherman, boater, hunter/ camper, water skier, swimmer and tennis player. He loved spending summers boating on the lake with his blended family. He loved coaching his son's (James and Joey) in baseball and was their biggest fan. And he considered his daughter Steffanie, his "baby girl".

He is survived by his wife Henrietta, his daughter Steffanie (Buddy) Necaise and his step-daughter Michele Dumas. He had 10 grandchildren; Blake (Candice) Dumas, Junior (Whitney) Cole, Bodie (Shay) Cole, Leighann (Parker) Child, Alex (Chris) Swift, JayCee (Savinn) Chhoun, Danny James (DJ) Swift, Jani (Rylee) Gagon, Tyler Swift and Presley Necaise and 16 Great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister Lynda Jenson, his brother Rick (Patti) Swift and his former wife Vicki Lee Johnson.

He was an amazing father and provider, and he loved his family with all his heart.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Lawrence Swift, Marilyn Atwood, sons James Lawrence Swift, Joseph Roy Swift, and great granddaughter Blakely Rain.

He will be loved and missed forever by all that knew him. And, in his own words, "What's not to love!”.

“SEMPER FI”

When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul that's set free. Miss me a little, but not too long and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take and each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, go to the friends we knew and laugh at the things that we used to do. Miss me, but let me go.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmnorthwest.com for the Swift family.