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Randy Swartz Obituary

Randy A. Swartz, 44, died February 26, 2014. Randy was born May 19, 1969, in Everett, Washington. For those of you who knew me, I just wanted you to know, I always loved you dearly, even though it sometimes didn't show. We all have different journeys, different paths along the way. We all were meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay. I am finally home in heaven. God is holding me so tight. There is so much happiness and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and suffering is over, every restless day has passed. I am now at peace forever, safely home at last. Randy loved camping, boating, and hanging out at the beach with family and friends. He was a master at hand, when it came to digging for clams, crabbing or anything outdoors. He had a passion and love for his dogs and all animals. He would do anything for his family and is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline Swartz; sisters, Michelle Swartz, Kathleen and Kristan Porter-Swartz; father, Dennis Swartz; mother, Donna Smith; niece, Nicole; nephews, Jared, Kaysone and Tyiel; and all his dearest friends. Randy, your heart is the biggest we have ever known. The love you gave to your family and friends will always be cherished and never forgotten. We take you with us every day deep in our hearts and look forward to the day we can see you again. You are always and forever unconditionally loved. Rest in Peace...

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Mar. 5, 2014.

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Jodie M Kleinhans

December 21, 2023

It's been a long time, just thinking of you

Rebecca Carlstad

February 23, 2019

You are always with us Randolf! Your smile and always, Helping hand Bless you dear man in heaven and in our hearts

Jodie Spencer

March 31, 2015

Hey Buddy' I miss you and my one of many bdays I shared with you... Your forever held in my heart. Please give Chad a big hug for me I miss you and my son greatly. Until we are together again, Be at peace and watch over all of us

Kristan Porter

March 30, 2015

I love you brother

Michelle Swartz

February 26, 2015

Today I am reminded of when I got the call of your passing last year. I can't believe a year has gone by already, as at times it feels like only yesterday. Just know that you are forever remembered, forever loved and we are forever together...I love you always...your little sis!

Derek Lindsay

February 23, 2015

Hey Randy. I would never have thought you to depart so early. Even when we were next door neighbors out at Lake Ki, you and Michelle were great friends. Please accept my apologies for not being in touch more.

Nicole Parker

February 19, 2015

Uncle, Im sorry I haven't wrote in this at all since you've passed but I guess it's because It still hasn't completely hit me that you're gone. I just want you to know that there isn't a day that goes by where you don't cross my mind. It seems like everywhere I go I see someone who looks like you or reminds me of you leaving me wishing that it really was. Im so thankful for all the times that we did share. I could always count on you to make me laugh or comfort me when I needed it. Its times like these where I wish you could put your arm around me and say "Aw its okay, don't be sad." No matter what the situation was, I knew you would drop everything and come to my rescue. I remember a couple days before I heard of your passing I was telling Kathleen and my dad that you will always be one of my favorite uncles no matter how many things you've done wrong, and still to this day that remains the same. I just want to know that I love you sooooo much and I miss you more than ever and I'm forever thankful for the times we shared together.

Michelle Swartz

December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas Brother! I LOVE YOU

kristan porter

December 18, 2014

My loving brother, as time gets closer to Christmas it makes me miss you 100 times more.. I love you so much and miss you like no one could believe. XOXO
Love your baby sister, Kristan

Rand again, with me at my sis' house for Turkey, 1995. Note who is in charge of the remote control?

Chérie Camp

December 12, 2014

My Sweetness on Turkey Day, 1995

Chérie Camp

December 12, 2014

Michelle Swartz

November 27, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving Randy!
Today is a very hard day for me and you know the reason why. Just know I am so so sorry and my heart hurts everyday from it and will every Thanksgiving! This day is also a reflection of the many things and people I am thankful for. I am so blessed and thankful for you everyday. I will never forget years ago when you showed me how to cook a turkey and thought at first, how strange it was the way you prepared it. But every year I do it the very same way as you did and have been for years now. I never wanted to admit yours always turned out better than mine but I suppose I should finally tell you..."ok ok yours is the best brother"! I know you have a big smile on your face from ear to ear hearing me say that and I can only imaging how much you would love to rub that in my face. I wish I could hear you say it to me right now but I feel it and know it so I suppose that will have to do until I see you again. I love you forever, Happy Thanksgiving...Hugs from your baby sis!

Michelle Swartz

October 31, 2014

Happy Halloween Brother,

I know how much you loved Halloween and participating in all the festivities each year. You always got so excited when it came time to shop for costumes and scare all the kids. We had so much fun together taking them all trick-r-treating. It brings me back to when we were kids and all the crazy torture you use to put me through in finding ways to scare the crap out of me until I would cry, not to mention how frustrated you would get with me when I couldn't keep up with you running from house to house. I remember we used to put our candy in old shoe boxes and hide it from each other. Then we had to keep changing locations in the house because we found each others hiding spots. But I recall one time we found empty candy wrappers in our candy boxes and we got in a big fight over it, but it was actually dad who was getting into our candy. So funny to look back on it now & those moments will never be forgotten. You always made this day so much fun for everyone and it will never be the same without you. I miss you so very much Randy, and I know you are celebrating Halloween with us today! You are with me always!
I LOVE YOU!

Chérie

September 19, 2014

I guess you are on everyone's mind Rand. I was thinking about you hard and wondering how sister Michelle is doing when ping! I get a notification from your Guest Book. You truly are missed and it is still so unfathomable that you're not here. I love you 4-ever

necole beliveau

September 18, 2014

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Miss you so much.love you forever

Michelle Swartz

September 17, 2014

Thinking of you always,
Missing you so much,
Loving you infinity...

Michelle Swartz

June 15, 2014

HAPPY FATHERS DAY

Happy times <3 :o)

June 7, 2014

June 3, 2014

You will be missed bro

Ed Richardson AKA Bub

Jodie Spencer

May 28, 2014

Love you always'

Jodie Spencer

May 25, 2014

I love you' I'm sorry I wasn't there. You will forever be in my heart and never far from my thoughts. I missed you all this time Chad my son passed away July 1st 2013 Its almost been a year, we had always shared birthday cake and banana bread for your birthdays in May from your mom. I have not been around because of loosing Chad I looked you up to say happy bday and my heat is broken' I am so sorry I wasn't there for you. I know you and Chad are there together with all three of our dogs and smiling down on us. Enjoy your journey kiss Chad for me I will be with you again someday and until then Please check in on me from time to time. My world will never be the same without the both of you but somehow it will be ok now that your watching out for me' I love you Randy and till we hug again big kisses and Muah....

Kristan Porter

May 19, 2014

Happy Birthday brother! I miss you so much that words or emotions cant explain, but with happiness knowing your in a beautiful place with your best friend (luishon). I think about you daily, remembering all the good an bad times we shared together.. I remember you always telling everyone that when i was a baby the only person i would smile at was you, not even my mother.. ;)
You are in my life alway an forever.. I love you soo much,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER!
Love your baby sister, Kristan.

Chérie

May 19, 2014

Happy Birthday Rand, I wish I could give you a big birthday kiss! Now, we are only 7 years apart again, you always pointed that out to me after your birthday just to make me feel better. :o) I love you so much honey, I will never get over you. I truly thought we would work things out and be together again. As time goes by, I realize how true that really was and how much I believed it. It is something that I was just sitting by and waiting for it to happen. Now of course I wish I would have done something to make it happen. I do feel you with me at times, your presence is so obvious. I know you're here helping me make the right choices and helping me see things clearer. I just wish I could hug you, see you, tell you that you are such an amazing man and I want you in my life forever. Its your birthday today, we should be having a big birthday party for you at Michelle's house! She's already made you Sausage Gravy and Biscuits for your birthday breakfast and we're going to all get together tonight so you can open your presents! Of course you always get whatever you want, we love you and it makes us so happy to see you smile when you tear open your gifts! I love you babe, happy birthday!

Michelle Swartz

May 19, 2014

Happy Birthday

Michelle Swartz

May 19, 2014

Happy Birthday Brother,

Knowing that on this day you were born gives me so much happiness for your life, and how lucky I was to be apart of it. Remembering all the cake we ate and the beers we drank along with those special times we shared on birthdays. It feels like my birthday because you are a gift from GOD sent from heaven to be apart of my life. A day that will ALWAYS be remembered and honored. I am forever saddened knowing that for now, only in spirit, I can celebrate this day with you. It's been such a privilege to have all those memories to reflect on and when I hear myself talk about all those moments it shows me how truly fortunate I really am to have them. I celebrate you today and everyday until we can celebrate together again! I LOVE YOU RANDY,
Happy 45th Birthday!!!
(May 19th 1969)

Allen Gabbard

May 17, 2014

Randy,I will always call you my friend.Ive been pretty upset and I hated that phone call that you went with the father above.I know your free my brother never be sad again you are a man of the world now and your pain stopped and you get to be ftee.I will never forget you.

Randy's Baby Girl

April 28, 2014

Family

April 28, 2014

Randy & Nephew Jared

April 27, 2014

Randy & Michelle

April 27, 2014

Randy & Daughter Jacqueline

April 27, 2014

Randy & Niece Nicole

April 27, 2014

Randy & Niece Nicole

April 27, 2014

Randy & Nephew Jared

April 27, 2014

Randy & Nephew Kaysone

April 27, 2014

Randy Baby Picture

April 27, 2014

Randy & Michelle

April 27, 2014

Randy & Michelle

April 27, 2014

April 27, 2014

David Infantino

April 16, 2014

Randy...you and I definetly had alot of fun over the years growing up together,you are surely missed,but will never be forgotten my friend, I will keep you alive in my memories and all the fun times we had together...

kathleen porter-swartz

April 3, 2014

To my big brother,

Your middle sistsis miss you so much, and some day we will see each again.

Lisa Foy

April 1, 2014

I miss you ... I found that you had poked me .... It broke me apart ... The reality of it hits me more and more each day that your gone it's not getting easier it's just getting more real.. I feel you around me hear your words in my head your a part of me randy .. I have my memory's that's gonna have to do til we meet again... I love you...

kristan porter

March 31, 2014

Lay in peace brother

kristan porter

March 31, 2014

My dear Brother , words cant explain how much I miss an love you..
For all the times that I forgot to "thank you" . For all the special, little things you do, for all the words that sometimes go unspoken, I need to say I LOVE YOU! I will never forget the way you stop an listen, all your kind support you gave me throughout the years, teaching me the meaning of compassion and sharing in my triumphs and tears. And if at times I may have seemed ungrateful, I want you to know that nothing you have done will be forgotten.
You are in gods hands now and I know you are in a better place, please watch upon Kaysone, Tyiel, and myself.. Your not only my big brother but my Angel, I miss you!

March 26, 2014

Randy YOU were and still will always be in my heart and will be very missed. I wish you the best and always know there is never GOODBYE cause we will always meet again. I'll always remember everything you have done for me to help me and If I can I'll do whatever I can to help your mom as much as I can. I love you an Will miss you a lot. Always and forever rest in peace. Your Sue

Lana Craig

March 26, 2014

Brother Randy, I will remember you always, Mrs. Lana Craig

Shannon Frank

March 21, 2014

Randy, words can not begin to describe how shocked and sad i was to here u were taken from us... My son and your God son Cody Shipley, wanted me to say how much he loved you, and how sorry he is that he couldnt be here to say good bye to you himself..... You will forever be in both of hearts..

Necole Beliveau

March 19, 2014

The pain in my heart is deep randy....you will be so deeply missed..i wish this was all just a bad dream.thank you for being a part of my life and always being there for me..i will never ever forget you randy so until we meet again my friend i know that you will continue to protect me just like you always did. Love you randy.....miss you so much.

dixie hale

March 18, 2014

randy was one in a million he always was a good friend to me he is now in gods arms and will be missed by many.

Cass Bassett-Ford

March 12, 2014

R.I.P Randy I will always remember you at the blue moon. Whether you we're suppose to be there or not, if your Dad was there it was cool. You were always very nice to me. Iam so sorry you are gone you are another gone from Mphs class of 86. Just
Too young.

Cinn

March 12, 2014

I am so horribly sorry for your loss.
Randy will be missed.
Jack if you need me I'm here.

Rebecca Carlstad

March 8, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss of a passionate beautiful man. When I think of Randy I see his great big smile and also, sunflower seeds. Heaven now has a true angel. Always willing and enthusiastic to give his best. He is at peace without suffering and I believe, at calm. Know he is truly loved and deeply missed.

dave wait

March 7, 2014

Dennis, michell we the wait family is thinking of you both you r in our hearts and prayers Don, diane, dave, terrie, and travis wait.

Christie Pate

March 7, 2014

randy I couldn't believe it when I was told you were gone. its gonna be weird not talking to you all the time and checking up on me to make sure im okay. I love you randy and I know your in heaven safe and happy watching over all of us. to his family I am so sorry for your loss randy was a good man and cared hard and deep for his family and friends and to the mother of randy you raised a very loving and caring son that would do anything he could for the ones he love my prayers go out to you all and god bless

March 7, 2014

So sorry for your loss.
We are thinking of you.
John and Mary Rauch

Ron & Julie Moser

March 6, 2014

Denny and family, so sorry for youe loss

Miles

March 6, 2014

We'll meet again!

Michelle Swartz

March 6, 2014

Brother,

My heart is broken, completely shattered, the only thing keeping it together is our love for each other. Besides you leaving, trying to find the words to say to you in this time of loss has to be the hardest and saddest thing I've ever had to do. We had a bond like no other and it could never be broken!!! You always had my best interest, even if it would get us into trouble, you always were my protector, my guardian angel and you shed the light on me in the darkest of times. I can't express the pain I feel and how hard it is for me to breath knowing that you are no longer. I miss you more than words can say and I would give anything right now to have you pick on me like you use to, just one more time. I am the luckiest sister in this world and I thank God for blessing me with the greatest big brother one could ever ask for. There is not enough time in this life for me to be able to write down how I feel about you and the person you are, but know I cherish every moment and memory we ever shared. Even though I never said it as much as I should of, you are my hero and I love you unconditionally. I take you everyday deep in my heart and I know you will always be with me. You are finally free, home in heaven and in pure happiness...Rest in peace my best friend, my perfect brother.

I LOVE YOU...

On behalf of our family, I would like to thank everyone for all the love and support, but mostly all the love and support you have given to my brother. Anyone that truly knows Randy, knew he would do anything for you and had a heart like no other. I hope you will always cherish him like he has cherished you...

Nick D

March 5, 2014

I had known Randy since our days at Lakewood elementary, though I had only seen him from time to time these last few years but our bond was linked by our basketball days on the Yellow team. People may not know, but Randy could hoop it up! He was a huge part of our 3 straight Championships. My memory of Randy will always be of youth, fun and friendship. RIP

Shelly Griffin

March 5, 2014

I only met you several times but your sister thaught you hung the moon.Which was good enough in my book.My thaughts and prayers go out to the entire swartz family.I am so very sorry for your loss.

Dan and Stacey Shaffer

March 5, 2014

Dennis, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Randy was a awesome guy and will be greatly missed.

Teresa

March 5, 2014

Randy, So many memories... You were taken away way too soon. I will miss seeing your face. I know you are in a better place, RIP. So sorry to Dennis and family....

Val Andersen(Roth)

March 5, 2014

To Dennies and family...I am so sorry for your loss. Randy hadd a bright light shining in him!

Margie Strand

March 5, 2014

To Randy's friends and family I am so sorry for your loss. Donna and Dennis my sincere sympathy. Thinking of all of you. Margie

Jared Parker

March 5, 2014

The best uncle I would ever ask for. Biggest heart in the workd. Would do anything for someone he loved no questions asked. I learned a lot from you.. I love you

Norm & Cathy Peterson

March 5, 2014

We did not know You but We knew your Dad. Thoughts and Prayers to Your Family. Dennis , We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

peggy rud

March 5, 2014

I can 't believe ur gone i will miss you very much u have been a friend for so many years. See you soon

Stephanie Townsend

March 4, 2014

Randy you were so good to Sierra and I we will never forget you or the love you had of family and the protective arm that always right there rest in peace....
Donna and Dennis we love you and are praying for you .

sandy trenk

March 3, 2014

randy its been years since weve talked and I cant believe your gone!!! you will be missed by so many!!! hope your at peace! rest in paradise my friend!!!

Stephanie Schultz

March 3, 2014

Randy, I just now found out your not with us anymore. Im so bothered and heartbroken by this news i hsve no clue why or how you passed away snd my heart is hurting very badly im going to miss you so very much my friend you will never he forgotten you will alwsys have a special place in my heart! I love you ?????????

March 3, 2014

R.I.P!!

James McLean

March 3, 2014

Randy I'm gonna miss u bro u were a great friend and a brother too me too many years my condolences to his mom and dad and to the rest of his family
-James McLean

Lisa Foy

March 3, 2014

Randy you have my heart always your mom is a great lady.. I love you so much ..

Ron Swan

March 3, 2014

till we meet again old friend rest in peace Randy

Juanita Frye

March 2, 2014

R.I.P. Randy. You may have left us early , but I can assure you that you will never be forgotten. I pray that you find peace out there, listening to a little UB40!

ben Martinez

March 2, 2014

To the Swartz family. randy will be very missed. This man would have gave the shirt off his back , whatever it took to help someone out. He will be very missed and never forgotten. From the Martinez family. R.I.P.

austin parks

March 2, 2014

R.I.P. im so sorry randy i should have been a better friend.
i love u brother and im so sorry to hear your gone

March 2, 2014

RIP my friend thoughts and prayers to your entire family

Terra Gallagher

March 2, 2014

Rest In Peace Randy

Dale Johnson

March 2, 2014

Randy i had just recently met you and your dear MOMZ, the three of us had hit off like we were cut from the same cloth, i was lookin forward to the "PAINTING" i was about to start for you, I STILL CAN REMEMBER HOW HAPPY MOMZ WAS WHEN I FIXED HER TV FOR HER... RIP MY BIKEBROTHER, and i will SHRED IT UP WITH U AGAIN ONE DAY;-)

Cindy Moon

March 2, 2014

Randy I know over the years we lost contact and I'm very sorry for that you and Michelle were a big part of our lives growing up as cousins I will always remember how protective you were over all us girls, you will be missed. I love you!!

Shelly Filori-Bryant

March 2, 2014

Many memories will live on through all that loved u. Gone but not forgotten my friend, RIP Randy

Amy Holcomb

March 2, 2014

To the Swartz family I am so sorry for the loss of Randy. I have known him more than 23 years though it seems like yesterday. I had a lot of good times with him and a lot of memories I can hold onto and remember with a smile. I have seen him come to the rescue of people in trouble without reservation or regard for his own safety, that tells you a lot about someone's character. Throughout our lives we ran into each other and though sometimes it had been years he always greeted me with a huge smile and like we just talked yesterday. He will be missed by many and we are all better for having known and loved him

March 2, 2014

Rest in piece my friend!!!!

March 2, 2014

Loved Always !

Sandra & Lucy Pierson

March 2, 2014

This candle is for u my friend aunt lucy and I miss u already buy ur fire will live on in our memories of u and in our hearts we love u

Sandra Pierson

March 2, 2014

Randy u were my best friend we would fight like brother and sister yet no matter how mad we were we always had each other's back and watch out when we were a team cause people were bound to be shown how a true family will bond together. I never thought u would not be here on this earth with me and now that u are in Valhalla my heart aches even though I know u have faught ur battles and now are able to be free. I will forever remember the Times we shared and thank u for all the love u had for me. I LOVE YOU MY FRIEND

Cherie Camp

March 1, 2014

To the entire Swartz family,
My heart is broken and I simply cannot fathom his life, this big, strong, bright light would go out this way. To this day, I have never met such a kind, loving soul who loved so hard and so deeply, who wanted only to care for and protect those he loved. The kindness he showed to animals, children, and the elderly was for me, unmatched. And the way he loved his family so much, I will never forget the life I shared with him and you all. Michelle you were more like his twin sister, he was so very close to you. He would have done anything for you, if it were in his power. Jared and Nicole, he cherished you both like you were a prince and princess. Jackie, you were his little princess, he always wanted to do right by you. Donna, no matter what, you have always, always been there for him. He knew he could count on you, you're his mom. Dennis and Pam, he knew he could count on his dad to get him some work, if things came up short, you'd bring him along on a job so he could make rent, you should be able to count on your dad! And Kristen and Kathleen, he loved his little sisters so much. You were his family. I somehow felt in my heart that at sometime Rand and I would figure something out between us, so selfish now that he is not here, but he was once my Randy and I am so sad that I know I will never have that chance again. But I feel so lucky to have been with him at all. Bless you all. You are in my heart and my thoughts. Cherie

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