James M. Swift

James M. Swift, 61, passed away after a short and brave battle with cancer on August 26, 2015. Born in Seattle on May 28, 1954 to Josephine and Ken Swift.

Jim is survived by the love of his life Cheryl, his wife of 37 years and his beloved children, Carmen (Matt), Joel, James, and Caitlin. He is also survived by his brother Ken, sisters Candy (Pete) Raab and Pam (Lawrence) Goetz, his mother­-in­-law Vivian Graves, brother-­in­-law Jim (Chris) Graves, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Jim will always be remembered for his kind and generous heart. He was a true gentleman who led his family and others by a life well lived and a can­-do spirit. Always a kind and thoughtful man, he won the admiration and affection of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. As a firefighter, Jim attained the rank of Captain and served with the Redmond Fire Department for over 28 years.

A memorial service honoring Jim will be held on Monday, September 28 at 1pm at Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Road, Redmond, WA. Please consider a donation to Camp Eyabsut, where Jim was a counselor for 22 years for children who suffer burn injuries: PO Box 2292, Tacoma, WA 98401, or Hope Christian Community, Attn: Georgetown Remodel, 632 SW 143rd Street, Burien, WA 98166, where Jim was a member for over 37 years and had his hand in many remodeling projects. Help Jim with one last remodel.

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 37:23