Lucy Swift ’83

Lucy Swift lived a life of graceful intention and generous service. On July 24, 2019, cancer claimed Lucy, but her real story is about the life she embraced with infectious joy, passionate curiosity, spiritual wisdom, and gracious humility.

Born in Paris in 1961, Lucy was a true citizen of the globe, having lived in Paris, London, Greenwich, New York, Tokyo, Chicago, and San Francisco. At Princeton Lucy majored in East Asian studies, was a member of Tower, manager of the men’s varsity soccer team, and editor of the Nassau Herald and Bric-a-Brac. She received her MBA from Stanford in 1991 and then moved to Minneapolis, working for General Mills and later Twin Cities Public Television.

Lucy was “all in” when it came to community, connection, and life. She could always be counted on for warm friendship and boundless kindness. She faced her illness with optimistic strength and thoughtful perspective. In the year between being declared cancer-free and learning the cancer had returned, Lucy focused on celebrating the joys in life, including the birth of her and Tony’s first grandson, Ethan. Her power of the positive was a wonder to watch. Her investment in sharing her experience to help others tackle the challenges of cancer through a focus on one’s spirit was uplifting.

Lucy is survived by her parents Barbara and Charles Swift ’54; her husband, Tony Pulver; daughters Lindsay and Hannah; son-in law Anthony Locatelli; grandson Ethan; brother Charlie Swift ’88 and his wife, Nancy ’89; and their daughters, Cameron and Courtney.