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Daniel Eugene Swingley

1969 - 2011

BORN

1969

DIED

2011

Daniel Swingley Obituary

Born in Madison, WI, to Harold Swingley Jr. and Barbara, he graduated from Monona Grove High School, WI and attended Ft. Lewis College in Colorado. Dan was a former student of the Gemology Institute of America and was working at Moretti Jewelers in Colorado Springs. Dan never turned away a friend in need and was never without a roommate. He enjoyed cooking for large groups of friends. No beer was too stout, no green chili too spicy and no joke too risque. He had a passion and talent for designing and creating jewelry. Dan took great pride in his work ethic and dedication to his jewelry and clients. In his "spare time," Dan enjoyed spending time with his many friends, camping, fishing, motorcycle riding, photography, computer games, and listening to music. Dan touched many lives and will be missed by his mother, Barbara Sweat, (step-father Herbert Sweat), brother Scott (Dee), step-brothers Jason (Vicki), Aaron (Rosemary), and many nephews and nieces and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 10, 2011.

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June 15, 2011

I had the opportunity of meeting Dan at Moretti Jewelers. He was an excellent jeweler. I was so shocked to learn of his passing. My prayers are out to his family and friends. Lee S. CO

Erika K

June 13, 2011

Dan,

Although I only had the opportunity of meeting you 3 times and it was within the past few months, I am lucky to have met another angel. It is obvious you were a humble man that left lasting impressions on those you encountered. You will be missed by many. My thoughts are with your family and friends (Bill, if you need anything please let us know)

Julie

June 11, 2011

Dan always had a smile on and a laugh to go with it. As a fellow jeweler, I envied his extraordinary talent. He was good guy and way too young to go. My condolences to Dan's family and friends.

Aaron Sweat

June 11, 2011

Dan and I were so close for many years, we hardly went anywhere apart. He was an awesome big brother and I will miss him so much. For the short time I had him, we played, laughed and loved like brothers do, and I am so glad to have known such an awesome spirit.

June 10, 2011

Dan was a friend and my go-to guy. He always had time to teach me how to fix a piece that I was struggling with. Always let me look over his shoulder and show me the tricks he learned over the years. I hope that someday I will be able to repay his generosity by passing the knowledge onto some other jeweller that comes to my door. Dan, I will always think of you and miss you. Big Bird lives....and someday I will show you that a .45/410 is for shooting! My thoughts and prayers to his family.

Margo Allen

June 10, 2011

Dan was an awesome person and absolutely an incredible artist. Dan and I worked together at Brendon Diamonds.
Condolences to all of Dan's family and friends.

Rose Sweat

June 10, 2011

Dan, you will be greatly missed! Your kindness and humor will be remembered, and you will live on in our hearts! Love, Rose

June 10, 2011

I knew Dan from his work with us at Samuel's. He was, besides a dedicated jeweler, a wonderful person, friend, and could make you laugh your socks off. He is already very much missed by his friends, and the crew here at Samuel's. We miss you Dan! My prayers go out to Dan's family. Sharon Hallam

June 10, 2011

Sending prayers to the family and friends of Dan.

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