Terence Byron Swift

Terence Byron Swift, born on July 26, 1971 in Auburn, Indiana and  passed away on September 5, 2024 at his boyhood home at Indian Trail Lake, Farmland, Indiana. He was a born and bred Hoosier, educated at Union School, Modoc, Indiana and Indiana University, after a two year term at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  He was driven to create and teach art.

Terry loved Indiana, but he loved adventuring more.  He taught children how to make and love art in Corydon, Indiana, Vashon, Washington, Indonesia, and Malaysia, spanning thirty years as an educator.

Terry leaves his mother, Deborrah Lumpkins Swift, his sister, Leslie Swift, and Eddie Glaser, a group of long standing friends, special aunt, Diana Lumpkins Ross, uncles, and many cousins. His former wife was Sarah Jennings.

Terry’s father, Steven Swift, his brother, Douglas Swift, and both sets of grandparents have predeceased him. 

Our hearts are broken. Terry Swift was an exceptional person.  We will miss his book, movie and art discussions. 

There will be no public funeral services.  Interment will be at Fountain Park Cemetery.  A Celebration of Life will be held at the Farmland Community Center on November 2, 2024 from 1:00-4:00.

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