Jerry Dale Swift

Jerry Dale Swift was born March 27 th , 1934, in Farmington, Arkansas and went to be with our
Lord on February 11, 2026. He was the firstborn son of Raymond and Pauline Swift. After
graduating high school in 1952, Jerry moved to Southern California where he met the love of his
life, Catherine “Geri” Swift. After a few years Jerry moved his little family north and settled in
Santa Rosa. There, they raised their 4 children, built businesses and watched their family grow.

In 2000 they made the permanent move to Yuma, AZ where they enjoyed 15 more years
together before Geri’s passing, after 62 yrs of marriage. He was a faithful lifetime member of the
Church of Christ and supporter of Florida Christian College. He was a successful businessman
and entrepreneur who always worked hard at whatever he did. Besides his love for the Lord and
his family, Jerry loved to fish!

He is survived by his daughter Valerie Swift; son Dale (Sherri) Swift; several grandchildren,
great- grandchildren and even a few great-greats; sisters Janette (Bill) Nichols; RaeJean (Bill)
Goodwin; and brother Dennis Swift. Numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. Proceeded in
death by wife Geri; daughter Pamela; sister Rita; grandsons, Ryan and Adam.
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
Proverbs 17:6

A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM, at Yuma Mortuary,
775 S 5th Avenue, Yuma, AZ.

The family wishes to thank all the staff at Emerald Springs Senior Care Facility for their loving
care over the past 3 years of Jerry’s life. Also wishes to thank Acacia Hospice Care for their
loving help during this difficult time.

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