Phillip Loren Swezey

Today we mourn the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. On April 21, 1944 Loren Hasting and Bertha Noma Swezey gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, whom they named Phillip Loren after his father. Phil attended grade school in Machias, WA and graduated from Snohomish High School in 1962. Phil loved sports and while in high school he was a member of the baseball, gymnastics, and cross country track team that won state several years. After graduation Phil immediately went to work for the Snohomish school bus garage. While attending high school, Phil met the love of his life, Betty Mae Willis. They were united in marriage on August 10, 1963 in Snohomish, WA and made their home on the family farm. Phil worked in an auto mechanic shop in Monroe. During this time, two sons were born, Gregory Phillip and Connery Lane. In 1967 Phil attended the Oil Heat Institute in Snohomish, WA. After attending school he opened his own business, "Independent Furnace Services". In the beginning of 1970 he moved his family to Tanget, OR and continued his furnace work. At this time a daughter was born, Dana Marie. They then moved to Halsey, OR where their son Christopher Aaron was born. In 1973 Phil and Betty moved to Brewster, WA where he continued his furnace business until 1978. During this time, two more children were born, a son Stephen Lee, and a daughter Jenny Ruth. Together with his brothers they purchased the Pellet Mill in Monse, WA, which they operated until 1984. Phil then opened the Apple Valley Bargain Barn in Brewster, WA which is still in operation today. Phil loved auctions and getting a good deal on "virtually unused" items. He looked forward to his weekly visits to the coast and eating a good steak. He also enjoyed fly fishing and hunting in his spare time and greatly enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and extended family. Phil was baptized in the fall of 1969 along with his wife, into the General Assembly of the Church of the Firstborn, and remained faithful till his death on May 16, 2015 at the age of 71 years and 25 days. He was a faithful servant, preaching, teaching, and baptizing men and women into the faith. He dedicated his life in service to God, going many places holding meetings, going to campouts, and officiating weddings and funerals. Phil opened his home to many and was always willing to help those less fortunate, never giving up hope for them. He always looked forward to any church events where he could have fellowship with the brethren. He had many testimonies of how God worked in his own life and others' that will be remembered by many. Phil was preceded in death by his father and mother, Loren and Noma Swezey, granddaughter Ashley Nicole Swezey, grandson Zachery Cole Swezey, brothers Bud and Dale Swezey, sisters Tina Dunkin and Shirley Mathews. Phil is survived by his loving wife Betty of the home in Brewster, four sons; Greg and his wife JaLea of Carlton, WA, Conn and his wife Nancy of Brewster, WA, Chris and his wife April of Brewster, WA, and Stephen of Brewster, Wa, two daughters; Dana Sweet and husband Joe of Welling, OK, and Jenny Piechalski and husband Clay of Brewster, WA., 15 grandsons, five granddaughters, six great granddaughters, two brothers; Charlie Swezey and Neal Swezey, two sisters; Lorean Kruiswyk and Nonie Schreeder, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of brethren and friends. As a husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, friend, and brother in Christ, he is greatly loved and will be deeply missed. Visitation for Phil will be at Barnes Chapel in Brewster Thursday, May 21 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Services for Phillip Loren Swezey will be held Friday, May 22, 2015 at 10 AM at the Brewster General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn. Burial will follow immediately at Locust Grove Cemetery in Brewster.

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Phillip Loren Swezey

April 21, 1944 - May 16, 2015