Dean A. Swarthout, age 54 of Rodney, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 16, 2019. He was born May 27, 1965, in Grand Rapids, the son of Arvin and Jean (Burleson) Swarthout. Dean graduated from Rogers High School in Wyoming and then attended Grand Rapids Community College where he earned his associates degree. Dean began his career in the Tool and Die Industry and was currently employed with Big Rapids Products for the last 17 years. He enjoyed golfing and hunting but his favorite was spending time with friends and family and sunny days on the lake. Dean had a big heart and was a giving person who liked to be social. He is survived by two children, Amanda (Chris) Glover of Rockford and Brad (Samantha) Swarthout of Rodney; eight grandchildren, Scarlett, Abigail, Callie, and Mason Glover and Brenden, Jace, Breeah, and River Swarthout; his mother, Jean Swarthout; three siblings, Theresa Vander Lugt of Wyoming, Gary (Dwayne Jackson) Swarthout of Virginia, and Nancy McReynolds of Rodney; and many nieces and nephews. Dean was preceded in death by his father, sister Karen Lam, brother-in-law Jim Vander Lugt, and infant daughter Amber. Funeral services will take place 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19 at the funeral home. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Funeral Service Friday, December 20, 2019 10:00 AM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307 Visitation Thursday, December 19, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,Michigan 49307