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SWISS -- Dan Swiss of Santa Fe died September 29, 2005. He was 53. Dan built the life that fit him best, surrounding himself with the things that he loved. He took a scholar's approach to the topics that interested him, and often became expert in the areas he was passionate about. He applied the same discipline to his work as a research attorney . Dan loved classical and jazz music, and had an intuitive talent for Italian cooking and landscape design. He appreciated not only the aesthetics but the genetics of thoroughbred race horses and champion show dogs. He was select in the people he loved, but those he loved, he loved well. He is survived by his wife, Kay Bird of Santa Fe; his mother, Mildred Swiss, sister, Cindy Swiss and Cindy's daughter, Shay Argyres of Albuquerque; and brother, Dave Swiss, his wife, Evelyn and their daughter, Hillary of Fort Collins, CO. He is preceded in death by his father, Bill. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2005 at Dan and Kay's home. For directions, call 988-1183. Donations may be made in Dan's memory to the Espanola Animal Shelter, 108 Hamm Parkway, Espanola, NM 87532. Arrangements are under the direction of Berardinelli Family Funeral Service. 1399 Luisa Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 (505) 984-8600
        Published on: Sun October 09, 2005