Kim Stephen Swan

Kim Stephen Swan, age 74, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with leukemia. Born on August 12, 1951, to Bud and Jean Swan, he was the third of four children. A lifelong Bellingham resident, Kim spent his life surrounded by family and friends. In his youth, he was a Sea Scout, participated in school sports, and loved spending time with his cousins and siblings. He had fond memories of weekends spent with his cousins working on the family chicken farm, fishing trips in Puget Sound with his dad and uncle, and especially enjoyed tagging along with his older brother on adventures. After high school, Kim pursued some college studies and eventually joined the family business, Swan’s Moving and Storage, where he worked as a long-haul truck driver for many years. He later drove truck for LTI, Inc., picking up milk from local farmers in Whatcom County, until he retired. Kim married his wife, Lynne, on November 14, 1976, and had three children: Theresa, Stephanie, and Gary. Together for over 49 years, they built a wonderful life, and during one of his last conversations, he said, “I was lucky to have her.” Family meant everything to Kim. He was the kind of person who always showed up whenever someone needed help, and there wasn’t anything he couldn’t build or fix. He loved working outdoors in his yard and building and creating things for his home, but mostly he loved spending time with and taking care of his family. Kim will be dearly missed and forever remembered for his generosity, his strong work ethic, his warm, safe hugs, and the love he gave so freely to his family and friends. Kim was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Jean, and by his beloved daughter, Stephanie. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynne; his children, Theresa and Gary (Jennifer); his three grandchildren, Patrick, Emilia, and a new granddaughter expected in May; his siblings, Penny, Denny, and Linda; and his father-in-law, Ken. Information about memorial arrangements will be shared with family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Kim’s honor to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225, or online at https://whatcomhospice.org/donate-online/.

Kim Stephen Swan

August 12, 1951 - January 11, 2026