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Larry Eugene Swift

Birth	:	21 Mar 1941 Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Oct 2019 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0092010, -92.9021988
Description	:	Larry Swift, 78, of Gilman, Iowa, died on Friday, October 18, 2019, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, with his family at his side. Services at the Laurel United Methodist Church. Memorials to the Laurel United Methodist Church or the Central Iowa Straight Shooters. Larry Eugene Swift was born March 21, 1941, to Earl and Mildred (Irons) Swift in Grinnell, Iowa. He graduated from Laurel High School in 1959. He furthered his education at Marshalltown Community College and worked several miscellaneous jobs. He married Carol Ann (Brown) and around 1966 they took over the... Read More	Larry Swift, 78, of Gilman, Iowa, died on Friday, October 18, 2019, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, with his family at his side. Services at the Laurel United Methodist Church. Memorials to the Laurel United Methodist Church or the Central Iowa Straight Shooters. Larry Eugene Swift was born March 21, 1941, to Earl and Mildred (Irons) Swift in Grinnell, Iowa. He graduated from Laurel High School in 1959. He furthered his education at Marshalltown Community College and worked several miscellaneous jobs. He married Carol Ann (Brown) and around 1966 they took over the business his father started and worked hard to turn it into his family’s business. Swift Greenhouses, Inc. still thrives today. They were longtime residents of the Gilman area where he remained after the passing of Carol in January of 2017. He was a former member on the REC board and a longtime member of the Laurel United Methodist Church. Larry enjoyed life and gave his all in everything he did. He had the unique skill of being friends with anyone and knew no strangers. Larry and Carol took dance lessons for many years from Faythe Kubik and could be seen using those dance skills at many dances around Iowa. Larry continued attending “Senior” Proms after Carol’s passing. He loved spending time and socializing with many special friends over the years. He enjoyed traveling on family vacations or hunting/fishing expeditions with friends. He was an avid hunter of deer, pheasants, ducks, bears, alligators…actually just about anything. Carol diagnosed Larry years ago with “huntingitis” and he never denied it nor sought treatment. Larry started life as a Hawkeye fan but thankfully was cured of that by his grandkids. Because of that, the last several years were spent with his family attending Iowa State football and basketball games and taking the family to whatever bowl game or tournament game in which the Cyclones were playing. Larry adored his grandkids and loved spending time with them whether it be just hanging out, playing pool, board or card games, or attending any of their activities, trap shoot meets, or other sporting events. At this time the family would like to apologize to any and all referees/umpires/parents who may have been working at or attending any of these events. His driving skills competed with any NASCAR driver and his family would also like to apologize for anyone who may have gotten in his way. “Larry” and “patience” were never used in the same sentence. In his “retirement” years, he enjoyed running errands for the greenhouse, especially making lunch runs for his kids and other office staff after the closing of Carol’s Kitchen in 2016 and making new friends everywhere he went. His travels also included many trips to the House of Compassion to transport donated food items. He had a huge heart and was willing to share it with anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Survivors include his three children Scott (Mary) Swift, Todd (Kristin) Swift, and Shauna (Jeff) Cook; seven grandchildren, honorary grandchildren, and others who fondly knew him as “Grandpa Larry”; his siblings, Mike Swift, Vicki (Gary) Brammer, Jeanne Swift, and Becky Walkup; and nieces, nephews, and many cousins. He will be greatly missed by his family, church family, greenhouse family, communities in which he was involved and the many, many special friends he enjoyed so much. In death he is reunited with his wife Carol; his parents Earl and Mildred; sister Joanne (Swift) Robinson; and two nephews, Brandon and Kendall Robinson. Picture and obituary from Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa

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Where is Larry Eugene Swift's memorial?
Larry Eugene Swift's memorial is located at: Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA.
When did Larry Eugene Swift death?
Larry Eugene Swift death on 18 Oct 2019 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Larry Eugene Swift's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0092010
Longitude: -92.9021988

Family Members:

Parent

Victor Earl Swift Jr.

(1919 - 1970)

Mildred Louise Irons Walkup

(1920 - 2019)

Spouse

Carol Ann Brown Swift

(1940 - 2017)

Siblings

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Coordinate: 42.0092010, -92.9021988

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Coordinate: 41.9347000, -92.9802000

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23. Strand Lutheran Cemetery
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