Lafette Arthur Swingholm was born October 7th, 1968 in Casper Wyoming at Natrona County Memorial Hospital. Lafe passed away October 9, 2011 at his home in Ft. Wayne, IN. Lafe graduated from Casper College with 2 Associate degrees and South Dakota School of Mines with a Bachelors of Science.
Lafe was preceded in death by 2 grandfathers Floyd Swingholm in 2001 and Glen Cook in 2008.
He is survived by his mother and father Ron and Louise Swingholm of Casper, a brother, Glen of Casper and grandmothers Mona Swingholm and Virginia Cook both of Casper.
Lafe worked for Navistar International Truck Manufacturing in Ft. Wayne IN as an Electrical Engineer.
Lafe loved bowling, hunting, fishing and hanging out with family and friends. He especially loved going to Aunt Camp at South Pass with family for the 4th of July.
MEMORIAL SERVICES: A memorial service will be held in Lafe's memory on Friday, October 21, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 710 E. 2nd St, Casper, WY 82601. Memorials may be given in Lafe's name to the charity of the donors choice.