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Calvin Loren “Cal” Swift

Birth	:	15 Oct 1924 Gregory County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	22 Mar 2007 Philip, Haakon County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Roxbury Center Cemetery, Roxbury, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5624886, -73.3115082
Description	:	Calvin L. "Cal" Swift, age 82, of Philip, died Thursday evening, March 22, 2007, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip. Services were held Monday, March 26, at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Mark Ford officiating. Music was provided by Barry and Edna Knutson. Ushers were Bud Stickler and Marvin Kahl. Pallbearers were Bruce Kroetch, Glen Radway, Orrin Carstensen, Mick Mortellaro, Ole Keehner and Darrell Schumaker. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery. Calvin Loren Swift was born October 15, 1924, in Gregory County, SD, the son of Loren and Marie (Livingston) Swift. He grew up on a farm near Lucas,... Read More	Calvin L. "Cal" Swift, age 82, of Philip, died Thursday evening, March 22, 2007, at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip. Services were held Monday, March 26, at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Mark Ford officiating. Music was provided by Barry and Edna Knutson. Ushers were Bud Stickler and Marvin Kahl. Pallbearers were Bruce Kroetch, Glen Radway, Orrin Carstensen, Mick Mortellaro, Ole Keehner and Darrell Schumaker. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery. Calvin Loren Swift was born October 15, 1924, in Gregory County, SD, the son of Loren and Marie (Livingston) Swift. He grew up on a farm near Lucas, SD, where he attended country schools and helped his dad on the farm. He attended Lucas High School for three years and graduated from Burke High School in 1943. Cal married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Johnson, on October 23, 1945, at the Lucas Baptist Church. They made their home and farmed for 10 years in the Lucas community where their four children were born: Sandra Marie, Richard Dean, Larry Wayne and Thomas Dale. They later moved to a ranch northwest of Philip. He joined the First Presbyterian Church where he held various positions. Calvin worked several jobs throughout the years including at the Philip Livestock Auction, Baye and Sons Implement, and most recently was known throughout the town for his dedication to driving the Haakon County Prairie Transportation Bus. Calvin will be remembered by many friends for his many jokes and cruising around in the "Little Brownie" pickup. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of nearly 62 years, Marjorie of Philip; his daughter, Sandra Bockman and her husband, Don, and family of Waco, TX; two sons, Larry Swift and his children, and Thomas Swift and his wife, Val, and children of Philip; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Ken Swift and his wife, Verlene, of Rochester, MN; three sisters, Vyrle Johnson and her husband, George, of Gregory, Delores Carey and her husband, Russ, of Des Moines, IA, and Luella Christensen and her husband, Ivan, of Montevideo, MN; many nieces and nephews; one aunt, Vivian Kenzy of Cheyenne, WY; and a host of other relatives and friends. Cal was preceded in death by a son, Richard Swift on July 4, 1998; his parents; an infant brother, Howard; and a daughter-in-law, Vivian Swift. Written tributes may be made at www.rushfuneralhome.com The Pioneer Review

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Calvin Loren “Cal” Swift's memorial is located at: Roxbury Center Cemetery, Roxbury, Litchfield County, USA.
When did Calvin Loren “Cal” Swift death?
Calvin Loren “Cal” Swift death on 22 Mar 2007 in Philip, Haakon County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 41.5624886
Longitude: -73.3115082

Family Members:

Parent

Loren Swift

(1896 - 1987)

Marie Livingston Swift

(1903 - 2002)

Spouse

Marjorie Johnson Swift

(1924 - 2019)

Siblings

Vyrle Violet Swift Johnson

(1922 - 2015)

Howard K. Swift

(1926 - 1928)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Roxbury Center Cemetery
Roxbury, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5624886, -73.3115082

2. Great Oak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5649000, -73.3142470

3. Seth Warner Gravesite
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Coordinate: 41.5567970, -73.3089600

4. Christ Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 41.5566400, -73.3095120

5. Saint Patrick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5645676, -73.3193207

6. North Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5659485, -73.3193207

7. Old Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5471611, -73.2876282

8. Old South Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5300590, -73.3005130

9. Old Levenworth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5643997, -73.2639008

10. Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5385400, -73.3677300

11. South Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5161018, -73.3664017

12. Old Judea Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6258011, -73.3007965

13. Washington Cemetery On The Green
Washington, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6337814, -73.3133698

14. Center Cemetery
New Milford, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5817170, -73.4085040

15. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
New Milford, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5791230, -73.4106480

16. New North Cemetery
Woodbury, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5519280, -73.2106860

17. Pickett District Cemetery
New Milford, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5672384, -73.4140704

18. Old North Cemetery
Woodbury, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5506070, -73.2096290

19. Orton Family Plot
Woodbury, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5488777, -73.2097855

20. South Cemetery
Woodbury, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5407982, -73.2091980

21. Holy Cross Cemetery
New Milford, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5475006, -73.4169006

22. Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery
New Milford, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5715485, -73.4218826

23. Pierce Hollow Cemetery
Southbury, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4875412, -73.2588501

24. Quaker Cemetery
New Milford, Litchfield County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5374985, -73.4235992