SWINK, Walter Lawrence “Larry”, age 78 of Kettering, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Miami Valley Hospital. Larry was born on August 15, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Walter I. and Irene (Wyatt) Swink. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Connie “Youdeko” (Izumi) Swink and his daughter, C. Marie Swink and her husband, Jim Catalfino of Columbus, Ohio; and his cousin, Jerry Holden. He retired after 20 years of service in the Air Force and later after 13 years from W.P.A.F.B. as a Machinist Supervisor. Larry was also a member to Teikoku Lodge #19 F. & A.M. in Okinawa. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45429. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the funeral home. Pastor Donald Payne officiating. Burial David’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, 1100 Spaatz Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433. Condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
