Randall "Randy" McCarver

Randall (Randy) McCarver, 64, of East Wenatchee passed away peacefully Wednesday January 17th after a year long battle with cancer. He spent his final moments at home surrounded by his family and his loyal companion, his German Shepherd, Kuma. Randy was born May 19th,1959 in Wenatchee, Washington to Searles and Wanda McCarver. Randy enjoyed many things growing up, such as riding dirt bikes, snowmobiling, hunting and fishing, but found his true calling in mechanics. At sixteen years old, he began work as a lot boy at Johnson Cycle and continued on this path for the next 40 years as a certified small engine and powersports technician. He provided his expertise in many places around the valley from Wenatchee to Leavenworth and everywhere in between. People would travel from all over the state for his work. As he would always say, he “fixed peoples toys.” Near the end of his senior year in 1977, Randy was cruising the Ave when he met his future wife, Denise. They dated for 3 years before marrying in 1980 at the Dryden Church. Aside from working, Randy spent his 20’s racing snowmobiles and dirt bikes, earning himself many trophies. In the mid 80’s, Randy and Denise moved to Malaga where they welcomed their son, Jeremy, in 1987. In the early 90s, the family moved to East Wenatchee and in 1993, they welcomed their daughter Jamie. Over the next 30 years, Randy picked up a hobby of precision shooting that grew to become a true passion for him. He competed and won many awards over the years. As a member of the Wenatchee Rifle and Revolver Club, Randy met other gun collectors and enthusiasts and made many lifelong friends. In the year prior to his passing, Randy was able to spend time doing what he loved most, shooting benchrest, eating all his favorite sweets and spending quality time with his family and close friends. Randy was incredibly proud to be able to walk his daughter down the aisle in late September and loved spending his last months with his family and getting lots love and hugs from his “babies,” his two grandchildren who fondly called him “Papa Randy.” Randy leaves behind his wife, Denise, son, Jeremy McCarver and girlfriend Sereth Kempff, daughter and son in law, Jamie and Reyes Rubio and his two grandchildren Jadon and Arianny Rubio. He is proceeded in death by his brother, Daniel; and parents, Searles and Wanda McCarver. A funeral service for Randy will be held Saturday January 27th, 11:00 am at Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral home in Wenatchee. Following the service, a celebration of life will be held at Wenatchee Eagles Club at 1:00pm. All are welcome to celebrate and share the life of Randy. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Jude Children Research Hospital.

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Randall "Randy" McCarver

May 19, 1959 - January 17, 2024