Gil L. Swick II
April 14, 1964 - October 17, 2007
Obituary
Gil L. Swick II
Loving husband, father, nephew, and friend. Gil was born April 14, 1964 in Pasco, WA and passed away October 17, 2007 in Seattle, WA at the age of 43.
Gil is survived by his wife of 8 years Lori Swick, daughter Tiffany Justin Phillips, son Ryan Baskett, uncle Delbert Rita Swick, his dogs Patton and Sherman, and his cats Madison and Monroe. Gil was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Twila Swick and twin sisters Dina and Gina Swick.
Memorial Service Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Kent Nazarene Church, 930 E. James St, Kent, WA 98031, 253 852-5144. Gil’s love for life and passion for the Lord will be remembered by those he touched. Memorials to Amor Ministries, 1664 Precision Park Ln, San Diego, CA 92173. Arrangements by Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188, 206 242-1787.
Happy 46th birthday Big Cat. You are NOT forgotten. We love and miss you.
Happy Valentine’s Day Big Cat. I miss you.
When I found out that my friend had passed away the world stopped. I knew Gil for 36 years, He was one of my best friends. There were many nights that we laughed over coffee at the local cafe, fishing trips just the usual stuff. I was very blessed to have the pleasure to have been in Gil’s life. He always had a way to make you smile when things were down. I know that Gil is looking down on us and he know how much he is missed. All that knew him now have a gardian angel looking over us. That means he is real busy. My deapest regards to Lori and her family for the loss of Gil.
We truly loved him and will miss him very much
Lori,
This is so hard…I’m not sure where to begin.
Gil was such a fun part of my life. Such a fantastic Big Brother! I remember our family spending weekends together when I was little, putting puzzles together, chasing cats to their hiding spots…getting tied up – tossed on the pool table and left some form of “little sister torture” he and Blaine planned together. I loved his humor. His ability to have an instant response to something said that was so perfect.
I wish we would have had more time together that last weekend with you both. It was so hard to see him struggle, but I’m so glad I got that last chance to hold his hand and tell him I’d see him later. I’m sure he’s having a great time with Twila, Grandma and Grandpa. I’ll miss him until then.
My prayers are with you and remember – you still have family in Idaho.
Love you-
Robyn
To The Family of Mr. Gil L. Swick II
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to each of you. Although we are not acquainted with one another, we are acquainted with the pain when our loved ones fall asleep in death.
Our Heavenly Father feels the pain that you are going through. When he created the first Man and Woman it was his purpose that they and their offspring including us live forever without the effects of sickness and death.
His purpose has not changed for he promises that the day is soon to come in which he will wipe away the tears of sorrow from our eyes forever and death will be no more.
He promises too that your loved ones, my loved ones and many others will hear his voice and come out of the memorial tombs graves.
Lori, Tiffany and Ryan:
Gil was such a blessing to so many people. His sense of humor was great and his love for his family and the Lord was evident in everything.
I remember the Mexico mission trip fondly. There were a lot of great times during those 12 days. Five years later and I still remember the day he handed out the necklaces. I still have mine and use it as a tool to witness to others as someone usually tells me that my necklace is broken one end is chipped. That is how I get to tell them it isn’t and exactly how it is part of a bigger piece, etc.
Lori, Gil knew his death would be hard on you. He told me several times through the years that he was not afraid of death, but he was worried about how you would be after he was gone. But that was Gil… always looking out for others.
I pray that the three of you will come closer together and will remember the past fondly. Live your life abundantly, be a blessing to others, and make sure you eat cheese!
Lori and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My love to you all in your time of loss. I am thankful for having had the opportunity to meet Gil, a loving and wonderful man.
I pray for peace and strenghth for you all.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Love
Tara
Lori,Ryan,Tiffany,
Gil was so wonderful with the teens. I remember hearing many stories of yard projects at the Swick house. Some stories had to do with getting things stuck under Gil’s truck I would not be suprised to hear that my son Brad was drivingfrom pictures I noticed he, Brad was looking under the truck and Gil was just standing there watching, letting the teens try to restore what they had wrecked. After Brad died in Oct 2004, Gil called me many times to see how I was doing. Sometimes it was a short call but usually it was quite long. I thank him for that, he always called when I needed it. I just hope I can be half the support to Lori as Gil was to me. He will be greatly missed but I bet he and Brad are having a grand ole time in heaven with Jesus.
Lori,
I cannot tell you the IMPACT of Gil’s death has had on our family.
We have known Gil since he was a little boy and he spent alot of time at our house. Joe and he were best of friends until Gil’s last breath. Jonna, Jeanene, and Judy felt he was part of our family.
It saddens us that God took him at such an early age. Gil was a loving, caring person and found good in everyone. I’m sure that he is in a better place.
May God give you the strength to cope with you loss.
Virginia Howard
Lori, we are sorry to hear of your loss. We here in McPherson, want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please feel the love from your Swick family and feel our long distance hugs. Love Hazel Swick, Darryl Swick, Kevin Swick, Saundra Swick Bruce and my family.
Lori –
I am so very sorry for Gil’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. I always enjoyed working with him at the Keltch’s and very much enjoyed speaking with him over the past few years. I will miss him
Lori and family,
My thoughts are with you in your loss. Gil and I were neghbors in pasco and the memories of the neighborhood kids playing on pearl street will always be with me. Kenny wells , Mindy meyers , myself, my sister jolene and who ever else could come join the fun of just hanging out and playing games. We had a wonderful area to grow up in 2 blocks from school , the morman church had a parkinglot behind us to ride bikes in and they also had the baseball field next to it, the desert fields that surrounded us were great for building forts and trails, and we also had a farm just couple of house lots away that we could go see the farmer and his animals. Gil was always very kind. again sorry for your loss . Leora Miller Brown
“Somebody” will be greatly missed. Gil was that somebody in our family. He was one of my “kids”. It was a priviledge that he called me Mom. We did not get to see him much these last few years but it was wonderful to know that he had at last found the family he was looking for and the love he deserved.
There is a hole in the world of bantering that cannot be replaced by his passing. I will miss him greatly. We could always laugh. Good Journey Phil!
Dear Lori, I was so shocked to hear of Gil’s passing. Unfortunate that I didn’t know him as he sounds like he was a SWICK thru and thru. Thank you for the article in the McPherson, KS, newspaper. That is the area that most of us still call home. I am your 2nd cousin by marriage and the SWICK family historian / genealogist. Thank you for the opportunity to be in touch with you and send my sincerest condolences. Please feel free to contact me if you like.
Lori,
I wanted to say how sad I am at Gil’s passing away. But I am happy that he is with our Saviour and King!!
I have such good memories or our Mission trip to Tijuana, Mexico that the two of you took upon yourselves to plan and produce for God’s glory. It changed my life forever and I am truly grateful to you both.
I think that is the biggest adventure I have ever been on and being able to work side by side with you and Gil and all of the others was just the best experience in my life.
I still have my necklace that you and Gil presented to each one of us from the trip. I remember my verse Eph 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
I pray Lori that you will rest in God’s strength and comfort in this season before you. I would like to get together and fellowship when you can.
Love ~ Sheri
Dear Lori and family,
I hope your hearts are at peace and that you hold on tightly to each other always. I will be unable to go to the memorial service but want you to know I feel very lucky to have had the chance to meet Gil. I am so sorry for the loss of such a beloved person in your family. Julie Zeller
You have my heart-felt sympathy for the loss of your Husband. I know from personal experience how hard it is to let go of those we love and spend so much of our lives with. May you find peace with time.
As you go though this great sorrow,the loss of someone you love, may your own faith in God sustain you. Bringing you comfort today, courage for tomorrow, and hope in your heart always. We have many memories of Gil while here in Tri-Cities, and with his parents. May God comfort you.
Dear Swick family,
I went to school with Gil from 7th grade through high school and then some in college. He was one of my favorite people, he was always so nice and full of uplifting words for everyone he met; one of my favorite memories of him was when we were in 9th grade, we both got called down to participate in a pep assembly and we had to push each other across the gym on these little wooden squares with wheels, both of us were “bigger than the squares” and I was embarassed, 9th grade is a tough year, Gil grabbed an extra wheelie thingy and we managed to get him across the gym and then he instead of pushing me gave me a piggy back ride …not quite across the length of the gym though, we were both laughing so hard and having so much fun that we didn’t quite make it that far but all ended well and we each won a stuffed Stevens Tiger our school mascot; later in high school biology in Mrs. Birdsell’s class we had to dissect frogs, Gil had started setting his sights on a career in the medical field and so I bribed him, he dissected my frog for me and I baked him cookies and gave him a ride home every day for a week after school small price to pay!. And the last time I remember seeing him was probably about 10 or 12 years ago…it was winter time, freezing rain, foggy, lots of snow on the ground, we’re talking COLD! and had a flat tire at the college. It was about 10pm and he drove past me and I thought “well, thanks alot!” and about 5 minutes later he came back and changed my tire and followed me home to make sure I made it on the ‘donut’ tire. He was certainly my hero that night!
He was just always a good friend and even though I haven’t seen him in many years, I hold a warm fondness for him and what he represented and who he was, and I wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss.
God be with you.
Karen Allen Johnson
West Richland, WA
Our family were neighbors of the Swick family and our Ken and Gil were playmates. We took lots of trips with them and remember the good times. We are deeply sorry to your loss. Evelyn Wells & Family
My sisters and I are sorry to hear of Gil’s death. When Twila, Lloyd, and Gil first moved to Pasco, they were our neighbors. My sisters and I babysat Gil. He was a nice young boy. We are so sorry for your loss.
Dear Lori and Family,
We are so sorry about your loss of Gil. We knew him since he was born. We were neighbors of the Branums and attended the Kennewick
Nazarene Church where his Mother was the pianist. We thot so much of Gil and we were happy to meet his bride. Thanks again for spending time with us a few short years ago. We really appreciated
the visit. Gil has gone on to his reward and is no longer suffering.
We are unable to attend his memorial service. Our thots and prayers are with you. Love and God bless.
OH how he will be missed ! Many Many Good memories and love and talks and shared feelings and just “things” He tried he really tried and thats one of the reasons he was a MAN right up to Gods calling.Now he is all well and OK and for that reward, he lived his life well. Some day I’ll see him and I will be better able to tell him all this.
Lori,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow. Please take care of yourself and let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love,
Shannon, Rob and Jessica Childress
Lori – I am saddened by your loss. Although I never met your husband, I am sure his faith and yours will be a blessing at this difficult time. — Russ
Lori – I remember your kind words of encouragement when my husband was recovering from surgery and just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Love,
Roy, Truwyn, Greyson, and Alastair Diaz
I send my condolences and prayers, may God bless you and your family with strength during such a difficult time.
Gil was such a nice man. It was way too soon for him to leave us. He had so much to offer. He truly cared! His love for God, family and friends was very deep. He did so much for others. It was a true blessing that he came into Lori, Tiffany and Ryan’s lives when he did. He did so much for them. Gave them experiences they may not have known otherwise. He will be missed by anyone who knew him. We are sorry we won’t be able to attend the service but you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Monica
5 years since you have been gone Big Cat. You will live forever in our hearts. We miss you.
My parents were Twila and Lloyd‘s best friends. I met my husband in 1970 in the basement of Lloyd and Twila‘s house, as they rented their basement to CBC college students. Gail was nine years younger than me and we were good friends and there’s lots of vacations together. I think of him often as we live in Kennewick. Twila came when my first child was born in Lewiston Idaho because my parents were on a trip to Hawaii and couldn’t be there. She was like a second mom to me. We have so many wonderful memories and I hope someday I get to meet you Lori