David Wark Swaim Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to David Wark Swaim of Waynesboro, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. David left this world on November 19, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David Wark Swaim to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may David find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Hutson Swaim and Phyllis Cullen Swaim (Wark); the mother of his children Ida Swaim (Pence); and his stepdaughter Crystal Bottone (Cash). He is survived by: his wife Joyce Ann Swaim (Shifflet) of Waynesboro; his children, Karl David Swaim (Denice) of Staunton and Tammy Lee Swaim of Staunton; his sister Gayle Hancock (Kent); his grandchildren, Ryan and Samantha Swaim; his stepgranddaughter Rachael Bottone; and his friend Sallie Thomas.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory (230 Frontier Dr, Staunton, VA 24401).
