Obituary: Peter Brien Swarm

Peter Brien Swarm

1945 - 2018

Peter Brien Swarm 73 years old, passed away on July 23, 2018.  He was a devoted husband to Della, loving  stepfather to Kelly (Leanna Preston), Lesa (Robert Wright), Laurel (David Pavlik).  Peter was pre-deceased by his son, Jeffrey Swarm.  Grandchildren, Michael (Ashley Wright), Ashley Wright, Jack Preston and Heather (Douglas Taylor).  He is also survived by Brother Frank Swarm (Sheila Kelly) and nephew Brian (Leigh) Swarm and his two sons Benjamin and Brody.

Peter was born on May 5, 1945 in Seattle, Washington to parents Dorothy and Stanley Swarm.   He married Della on June 18, 1982.  They lived in Tucson, Arizona 

Peter was employed by the Bureau of Prisons for 20 years and was a Tax EA (Enrolled Agent) for 18 years.  He also served in the Navy for 4 years being involved with submarines.

He was a loyal friend to many and was definitely a people person.  He will be missed by his family and many friends. Peter was fondly referred to as the friendly “Tax Man” to all his friends; and he worked diligently keeping them out of trouble with the IRS.  Pete enjoyed traveling and was an avid reader.  One of his favorite past times was going to and watching sports games.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 27^th at 11:00 AM at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 2727 W. Tangerine Road, Oro Valley.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Pete Swarm’s name to St. Mark Church.