David G. Swartz
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A visitation for David G. Swartz, 75, Lawrence, will be held from 1:00 ~ 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Inurnment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors at 3:30 p.m. David passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Parkway Care & Rehab. in Edwardsville, KS.
David was born on November 12, 1948, in Lawrence, KS, the son of H.I. “Pete” and Marjorie “Skeet” (Wilson) Swartz.
He married Denise Conrad on May 5, 1979, in Lawrence, KS. She survives at home.
Other survivors include his children, Amy (Dana) Munaco, Ryan Swartz, sister, Nancy Sadler, and grandchild, Lennon Roth.
David was preceded in death by his parents.
David drove a bus for 30 years at KU. He loved interacting with the KU students.
He was a Vietnam veteran and served from January 1969 to August 1970. He joined the Kansas National Guard 6 years later and retired in July 1996. He was so proud of serving his country.
He was a graduate of the class of 1967 at Lawrence High School.
He loved fishing.
He loved the KC Chiefs and the KU Jayhawks, and on game days you could drive by his house, and he would have it decorated with Chiefs or Jayhawks. If you would like to wear Chiefs or Jayhawks apparel, it would be appreciated.
Memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Denice and family,
Our family and the Swartz’s were so close. I have so many fond memories of all the crazy things we used to do together. I am so sad to loose David so early. Much love and sympathy to you and may your hearts heal.
Amy
My prayers out to you and your family hoping you all find the comfort you need in the loss of your father.
God Bless You.
Denise, Ryan, and Amy, I am saddened to learn of David’s passing. Please relish the love that flowed throughout your family. Love, Rita Wilson
Amy we are so sorry to hear about your dad. Love you!
I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was a fun loving guy and a good fellow to work with.
Linda (Blair) Resovsky.
I enjoyed being around David. He always had a humorous event to describe. Sorry to see him pass away so early.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers to your family
I’m sorry for the loss of David! Your in my thoughts and prayers.
David was a neighbor and did several nice things for me that I wish I had been able to reciprocate.
I knew David very early in our elementary years. His family lived a few houses down from mine on Louisiana St. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers are with his family. Go Chiefs! Rock Chalk!
We will miss you at lunch. So sorry you had to leave the party early. May your memory bring joy to your family and friends.
Grew up in the same neighborhood with David. My family and the Swartz family were very close. Lost touch over the years. Was aware David was dealing with a serious illness. RIP David.
Denise, so sorry to hear about David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy. So sorry to read of your brother’s death. He was in my sister’s LHS class. May your heart be sad. Jama
Denise I loved David from the first time I met him in 12th grade English class, Mrs Fambrough’s study of the English Poets and authors: Shelly etc. My husband Darrel was with David at Hillcrest Yuk Down when the girls I was with all sat with them, since we knew David. Two Military Vets at a table why not join them. Darrel had just come home from his Air Force time over seas and he and David worked at Hallmark together. I had seen Darrel at Hallmark once but it was a year and a half later at a round table the intro was done the old fashioned way. David was a friend at school, at KU in the Computer Center, at our high school luncheons, and FB especially before or after Chiefs games. I loved him then and now, forever in my heart. I am speaking about him today at my DAR meeting, talking about my friend and his service. Sending you and your family my love for your loss of a great man. Leah Harriman Rurode