Swan, James (Jim) David
October 23, 1944 – Chicago, Illinois
June 9, 2021 – Calgary, Alberta
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Swan after a gallant battle with cancer. He passed peacefully in Calgary with his loving wife of 30 years at his side.
Jim is survived by his wife, Cathy; and one son, Jeffrey who resides in Illinois.
After graduating High School, Jim joined the Aeronautical Division of the US Navy where he was stationed on and off the ice in the Antarctica supporting the US McMurdo research station. After only four years, he went back to Chicago, married, and joined American Airlines where he worked for 28 years before early retirement in 1995.
In 1988, he met his current wife, Cathy, married in Calgary in 1990 then they went back to Chicago until his retirement.
Jim immigrated to Canada after which, he and Cathy set up residence in Airdrie. In retirement they traveled extensively until becoming snow birds in Arizona in 2014.
Arizona wasn’t for Cathy so they sold in 2017 and Jim became involved with Airdrie Iron Horse Park where he volunteered until his passing.
Due to Covid restrictions, a private family gathering to Celebrate his Life will be held in July.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the non profit he loves: Airdrie Iron Horse ParK PO Box 10381, Main Postal Station, Airdrie, Alberta, T4A 0H6 or to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre where he received outstanding care, 1331 – 29 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de James David Swan June 9th 2021..
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Décès pour la Ville: Airdrie, Province: Alberta