John Arthur Swetnam passed away peacefully in his home with family and friends by his side on September 18, 2021 at the age of 74. His battle with medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with military discipline and strength, courageously fighting until the very end.
A 20-year Air Force Veteran, John rose quickly through the ranks with his determination, talent for communicating, and ability to find solutions to any problem, retiring as a decorated Master Sergeant.
John then spent the next 20-years as a technology instructor, gaining his Master’s Degree while moving all over the world with his family, before settling in Florida where he loved to play golf with his Timber Green buddies.
If you were ever looking for John, and he wasn’t adventuring in Thailand, you’d be sure to find him working on someone’s computer, watching movies, lounging in the pool, cooking Thai food, hanging with his baby sis, or draining a long putt for birdie. He will be dearly missed.
John is survived by his two sons, John and Gerry, his ex-wife and dear friend, Yupin, his “brother from another mother”, Dave, his loving sisters Joan and Joyce, two nieces Amy, and her son, Lance; Larisa, and her children, Samantha, Luke, Cole, and Abigail.
A graveside service will be held at a later date.