Background
Swope, Donald Downey was born on February 26, 1926 in Martinsville, Illinois, United States. Son of Roy V. and Dorothy Irene (Downey) Swope.
Swope, Donald Downey was born on February 26, 1926 in Martinsville, Illinois, United States. Son of Roy V. and Dorothy Irene (Downey) Swope.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana State University, 1950.
With Illinois Savings and Loan Commission, Springfield, Illinois, 1950-1977, chief department commissioner, 1971-1977. Executive vice president Bank for Savings & Loan Association, Chicago, 1977-1981, president, 1981-1990.
Board directors Country Fair White Elephant, Green Valley, Arizona, 1981-2008, treasurer, 1981-1984. With United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1963. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), National Association State Savings and Loan Supervisors (president 1972-1973), American Legion (life), Kiwanis (president Crete, Illinois 1977-1978, treasurer Green Valley, Arizona 1994, 95), Elks (life, treasurer).
Married Earla Long Markert, August 16, 1960.