Randy James Robinson

Randy is survived by his friend of over 30 years, and wife of 6 years, Lauren (Jassny). At their wedding in 2014 she said he was worth waiting for, and when they made their vows, it was clear that two long-independent souls had found their mates. He was a loving husband, encircling her with warmth and good humor, even when his health was failing. There was always a special quality to their love, like they each knew a secret that was only theirs.

Randy was born in Spokane, Washington and graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla in 1979. Randy began his long banking career with Old National Bank in Spokane, which sent him to Olympia to lobby Senator Ray Moore on the ‘failing bank bill’ which passed in 1983. This rewarding experience energized Randy to continue to serve the community through the banking sector and in 1987, when U.S. Bank acquired Old National, he began the work that would engage and inspire him for the rest of his career: working on the preservation and creation of affordable housing programs and projects in the Pacific Northwest. Through this work he made many devoted friends and colleagues, who could always trust Randy to be warm, thoughtful, and generous with his time and effort. In addition to his banking profession, he served on many boards, including Community Roots, HomeSight and Impact Capital, and as a Commissioner for the Washington State Housing Finance Commission.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents Wesley and Emily June Robinson. He is survived by his sister Vicki (Ron) Shepherd, and brother Gary (Anne Kilgannon) Robinson, nephews James and Colin, and niece Katherine.

A private service will be held.

Remembrances may be made to The Community Roots Foundation.