Tom Swangler

Thomas Andrew “Tom”  Swangler, 55,  passed away on  Wednesday, October 7, 2020, surrounded by family members. 

Tom was born in Grand Forks on February 5, 1965 to George Edward and Faye Eleanor (Hoffke) Swangler.  He was  baptized at St. Michael’s Church and attended Central High School In Grand Forks.  Tom enjoyed car racing, attending family events, and visiting with friends, old and new.  He created a bond with everyone he met and had a great sense of humor. 

Tom loved animals, especially dogs.  Tom was highly proficient mechanically and could fix anything.   He spent much of his life in the Seattle, Washington area where he was employed by Boeing as an Aviation Fuel Tank Mechanic in final assembly.  He enjoyed his job immensely. 

Tom was preceded in death by his father, George Swangler.  He is survived by his mother, Faye E. Swangler (Fargo, ND);  six siblings, Kathryn Swangler Clouse (Seattle, WA), Ronald (Mary) Swangler, (Phoenix, AZ), Dennis (Sonja) Swangler (Fargo, ND), David (Mary) Swangler (Mesa, AZ), Scott (Julie) Swangler (Grand Forks, ND), Robert Swangler, (Anchorage, AK), and many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. 

A Graveside Service with interment for Tom will be held at Calvary North Cemetery in Grand Forks on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family  requests donations be made to the charity of your choice in Tom’s name.