Maynard Randall Svor

Randy Svor was born on June 7, 1963 in Seattle, Washington. He was adopted by Maynard Orville and Rose Mae Svor as a baby. He departed this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Valley Medical Hospital Emergency Room with his family by his side.

Randy graduated from Renton High School in 1981 and later continued his education. He attended Bellevue Community College where he graduated in 1991 with an Associates in Arts & Science. He then moved to Bellingham, WA where he proudly attended and graduated from Western Washington University with his teaching degree in English. He was working on his Masters, which he was close to achieving, when he became ill and had to move back to Renton, Wa to reside with his parents, Maynard and Rose Svor.

Randy worked in Bellingham as a High School and College English Teacher. He then became involved with the Housing Authority where he was named Commissioner Svor and it appeared that he took this role quite seriously. In his spare time he was an author, completing several books. He loved to attend movies with dad or friends and after he would write his commentary on Facebook. He was also an animal lover, leaving behind his beloved cat, Boo (who will continue to live with dad and mom). Last, but not least, Randy loved sports. His two favorite teams were the Mariners and Seahawks!!! He faithfully watched every game he could and was anticipating rooting for the Seahawks at Super Bowl this year. Our family will be watching it for him this year.

Randy was preceded in death by his niece, Erica Rose Green on August 29, 2013. They are now together in peace.

Randy is survived by his parents, Maynard Orville and Rose Mae Svor. Sisters, Leitha Renee Svor (Al Green) and Diane Marie Potts (Ron Potts). He was the best uncle we could ask for and loved eternally by his nephews: Anthony Spring, Shaun Green, Scott Green, Jacob Potts, Victor Potts and great-nephew Paxton Spring. His nieces: Angelina Helmick, Arielle Potts, Jasmyn Green and great nieces, Marlee Rose Spring and Iris. He also has many aunts, uncles and cousins that played a huge role in his life.

The Svor Family wishes to thank:

Virginia Mason Hospital and Clinic and all of the numerous doctors and nurses he became friends with in his lifetime.

Northwest Kidney Center in Kent, Wa (Timber-you were a special friend)

Talbot Center, Renton, Wa (Alex-your help is appreciated) and (The beautiful indian girl, as Randy called her)

Dana Englehart (one of Randy's best friends) who helped with funeral arrangements and emotional support.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Members for many years of support and friendship for the Svor Family

Ladies at Bethlehem: phone calls, luncheon and meals for the family

Pastor Randy Grauer, Pastor Baade and Pastor Larry Cournoyer

Greenwood Memorial employees- Shana, Rebecca and Tom for their dedication and support to the Svor family, you were always there when we needed you.

Susan Greenwood of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. You heard our story of Randy and ran with it, providing us with a personal Seahawks 12th Man Flag.

Randy will be wearing his Seahawks jersey, so we ask that any attendees who wish to do so, to please honor Randy by doing the same.

THANK YOU SEAHAWKS! YOU WERE RANDY'S HEROES!