FREDERICK J SWINTZ – CLASS OF 1957

FREDERICK J SWINTZ – CLASS OF 1957

Swintz, Frederick J of Hot Springs, Arkansas

1934 – 2022

Frederick 'Fred' John Swintz, age 88, of Hot Springs Village, went to his heavenly home on Nov 2, 2022.

He was born April 8, 1934 in South Bend, Indiana to Dr. George R. Swintz and Mary Louise Swintz. After graduating in 1957, Fred entered the army as a 2nd Lieutenant in Armor and went to Ft Knox, Kentucky. After discharge as a 1st Lieutenant in Armor in 1964 he was employed by Texaco, Inc. in Chicago. After being introduced to Sharon Douglass also of South Bend, IN, his bachelor days happily drew to an end as they were married in the Episcopal Church in South Bend, IN, on August 12, 1967. His 33 year career with Texaco moved them from Chicago, IL to Houston, TX to Richmond, VA then back to Houston where they resided until his retirement.

He and Sharon were traveling in Arkansas and happened to drive by the west gate entrance to Hot Springs Village and Fred said, "Let's go in there, it looks interesting". They immediately knew they found where they would retire! They moved to Hot Springs Village in 1993 after building their new home. They were both active members of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Fred's love of animals led him to volunteering at the HSV Animal Welfare League where he was a past president.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Swintz of Hot Springs Village, AR, his nephews George B. Swintz (Betty) of Breckenridge, CO, and Robert E. Swintz of Boise, ID, three nieces Lauren, Karla, Allison,

and many friends.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, Nov 19th at 1:00 pm at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 199 Barcelona Rd, Hot Springs Village, AR with a reception following.