Francis Edward 'Frank' Swift
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Francis Edward "Frank" Swift, 79, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Highland District Hospital emergency room.
He was born at Dayton on March 14, 1932 the son of Paul and Ceile (Gouffant)
Swift Sr.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Fran Swift; two brothers; and three sisters.
Frank's life was filled with love, peace and harmony. His love for God's creation and beings was unconditional. He shared this with his family, friends, community and world through his many creative works. His recent book promoting peace, "The Planet Gazimbo in Galaxy Zamz", was on exhibit at the Dayton International Peace Museum and the Missing Peace Art Space, where he volunteered his time to foster and promote world peace. Frank & Fran also co-founded the first nonprofit holistic health education group in Ohio to share with others the power of connecting with one's spirit for peace of mind as the core element of a healthy body and emotions. Frank also was a talented artist, painting portraits, murals, cartoon and commercial art which often carried powerful messages, like his "UnRealy Feelie" characters that shared with children and adults how to let go of negative disabling feelings. He was a songwriter and through his lyrics shared the importance of being open to looking at things and people with a "different point of view." Frank's spirit, passion and powerful messages will live on through all of those who have had the opportunity to know this incredible soul.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Ed and Jenny Swift of Dayton and Mike and Laura Swift of Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Letty and Bill Allen of New Vienna and Mary and Steve Bikowsky, Peggy and Ron Shafer and Laura Catron, all of Hillsboro; daughter Molly Swift and friend Linda Uzzel of Arizona; stepsons, Vince (Vicki) Martin of Cincinnati and Steve (Jane) Martin of Minnesota; stepdaughter Karen (Mark) Maudlin of West Chester; 30 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and his first wife, Pat Fields.
Visitation was held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Life Pointe Church in Kettering with Dr. Fred and Pastor Katrina Wilson officiating services at 1 p.m. Entombment was in the David's Cemetery at Kettering. The Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Peace Museum, 208 W. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402.
To sign the online guest book, visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.
Francis Edward "Frank" Swift, 79, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Highland District Hospital emergency room.
He was born at Dayton on March 14, 1932 the son of Paul and Ceile (Gouffant) Swift Sr.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Fran Swift; two brothers; and three sisters.
Frank's life was filled with love, peace and harmony. His love for God's creation and beings was unconditional. He shared this with his family, friends, community and world through his many creative works. His recent book promoting peace, "The Planet Gazimbo in Galaxy Zamz", was on exhibit at the Dayton International Peace Museum and the Missing Peace Art Space, where he volunteered his time to foster and promote world peace. Frank & Fran also co-founded the first nonprofit holistic health education group in Ohio to share with others the power of connecting with one's spirit for peace of mind as the core element of a healthy body and emotions. Frank also was a talented artist, painting portraits, murals, cartoon and commercial art which often carried powerful messages, like his "UnRealy Feelie" characters that shared with children and adults how to let go of negative disabling feelings. He was a songwriter and through his lyrics shared the importance of being open to looking at things and people with a "different point of view." Frank's spirit, passion and powerful messages will live on through all of those who have had the opportunity to know this incredible soul.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Ed and Jenny Swift of Dayton and Mike and Laura Swift of Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Letty and Bill Allen of New Vienna and Mary and Steve Bikowsky, Peggy and Ron Shafer and Laura Catron, all of Hillsboro; daughter Molly Swift and friend Linda Uzzel of Arizona; stepsons, Vince (Vicki) Martin of Cincinnati and Steve (Jane) Martin of Minnesota; stepdaughter Karen (Mark) Maudlin of West Chester; 30 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and his first wife, Pat Fields.
Visitation was held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Life Pointe Church in Kettering with Dr. Fred and Pastor Katrina Wilson officiating services at 1 p.m. Entombment was in the David's Cemetery at Kettering. The Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Peace Museum, 208 W. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402.
To sign the online guest book, visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.
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