David Neil Swier

David Neil Swier, 57, of Hartford, died Monday September 1, 2008 at his home.

David was born April 4, 1951, to parents Neil and Henrietta (Burgers) Swier of Colton, South Dakota. David married Cynthia (Stockland) on October 24, 1974, in Wakonda, South Dakota. Dave and Cindy raised 5 children and the family has enjoyed many wonderful times together. Dave enjoyed taking vacations with the family and playing table games. Dave also was active in the church, helped people to become stronger in their faith, and had a heart for missions.

Dave and Cindy started DC Farm Supply, Inc., and ran the business for 34 years. Dave appreciated the challenges of working in an ever changing agriculture community and the lasting friendships he made along the way.

After over seven years of bravely fighting cancer; Dave took his place in God’s heavenly home. His family accepts this news with hope, faith, and thankfulness: hope that Dave’s legacy will continue to impact others; faith that God knows best and Dave is now home; and thankfulness that we were able to live, laugh, and create memories with the man who played such an important role in each of our lives.

Those grateful for having shared his life are: his wife Cindy, Hartford, SD, son Chris (Annie) Swier, Madison, SD, daughters Laura (Paul) Kotelman, Anchorage, AK, Sheri Swier, Crystal Swier and Grandson, Nolan, all of Sioux Falls, Janice Swier of Hartford, SD, stepmother, Helen Zuiderhof of Colton, SD, sister Lola (Lloyd) Boom of Marion, ND, brothers, Harold (Peggy) Swier, Glen (Nancy) Swier, Gene (Rhonda) Swier, all from Colton, SD, and many other friends and family. He was preceded in death by his father and mother.

The family requests that memorials be sent to Focus on the Family.

Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Central Baptist Church, Sioux Falls. Visitation will begin at 6:00 PM Wednesday at the church with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. Burial will be in the Colton Cemetery, Colton, SD.