Volney Swift

Birth date: Sep 17, 1924 Death date: Jan 1, 2009

Volney Swift, age 84, of Spring Lake and formerly of Muskegon passed away Thursday, January 1, 2009, at his home. He was born September 17, 1924, in Muskegon to Charles and Velma (Parker) Swift, and he married the former Patsy M. Read Obituary

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Anonymous

891w ago

Patty...I feel deeply for you. It is most difficult to lose what you love the most. What keeps you chugging along now, are the good memories. Volney and you have given me some great ones. Most people dont believe the story of Volney letting me come in with a big ol' John Deere tractor and turning over his grass, to put in 160 tomatoe plants. He is the same guy who got all mushy when I wanted to put up a tire swing for the angels, Mellisa and April. Times were GOOD, I miss them and your family. Volney put up a good front of being the "tough guy", but we know better. He was a good man. When I see a "Drill Sargeant" training a fresh waitress/bartender, it brings me back to the days of Volney and Hope. It always evokes a small smile, as he's chewed my ass too.
I live far away now, but when I do pass that Whitehall Rd. area, I have to look where some good magic used to happen..
All my love for you and the girls...##imported-begin##Douglas Hoople##imported-end##

Anonymous

891w ago

Our Dad was the most loving, caring man that I've ever known. He would have done anything for every one of us to make sure we were happy and had all we could ever want or need. He had the spirit of a child until his last day and that is the way he will be remembered...A wonderful husband, amazing father and incredible person. I know he has left memories with anyone that ever met him. For the closest family and friends we have so many moments of laughter and love to remember him by. We love you Dad, and you will be greatly missed!
Andrew, April, Jordan & Jackson##imported-begin##April Lee##imported-end##

Anonymous

891w ago

greatgrandson, son of lisa bergquist (swift)##imported-begin##dustion bergquist##imported-end##

Anonymous

891w ago

I am so sorry for your loss. Even though it has been a very long time since I have seen Volney and Patsy too. I enjoyed spending time with the two of you. My prayers are with your family.
God Bless,Deb Kuron##imported-begin##Deb Kuron##imported-end##

Anonymous

891w ago

Dad i think of you every day. I miss you more than i ever thought was possible. I love you with my whole heart. Mom does too, she is such a mess with out you, but i guess that will happen after 40 years together. Ben Jake and I love and miss you.##imported-begin##melissa##imported-end##

Anonymous

891w ago

Ginger and entire Swift family,

I was so saddened to read of your loss.

Even though it has been decades (literally) since I have seen Volney, I still have very clear memories of him in his shorts by the pool and around the hotel property as well as working and smiling behind the bar. I also recall how he always looked at your mom like she was his entire world.

Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time.##imported-begin##Rhonda (Lumley) Patrick##imported-end##

Anonymous

891w ago

melissa and jake,
barbie and i are sorry for the loss of your father..we love you guys! ~tim and barb miller##imported-begin##timothy and barbara miller##imported-end##

Anonymous

891w ago

Dear Patsy and family. I will always have special memories of long past times with Volney. He made me feel welcomed and comfortable, just sitting around talking. Even though I haven't seen him much in several years, he is someone I will never forget. You have my sympathy for your loss of husband and father and friend. Cinda##imported-begin##Cinda Moulds##imported-end##

Anonymous

891w ago

Where have the years gone?? Patti and family, please know how sorry we are for your loss. Remembering many good times. God Bless you.##imported-begin##Pat and Harvey Fohlbrook##imported-end##

Anonymous

891w ago

you will be greatly missed love ya##imported-begin##Lisa Bergquist( swift)##imported-end##

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