Richard (Rick) Arthur Savors

WORTHINGTON — Richard (Rick) Arthur Savors, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away in Loudoun County, Virginia on September 11, 2023 at age 67, surrounded by his loving family. Born November 21, 1955 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was a loving father and husband. As an only child, he longed for a bigger family – he was thrilled to marry into a family of loving in-laws. Being a father of two brought him joy and a sense of purpose.

He believed in the goodness of each person and conveyed this to everyone. Rick was, informally, a diplomat, his behavior rooted in love for family, friends, and community. He is remembered by his family as the person who always knew what to say, who always had a joke (usually a corny dad joke that no one could resist laughing at), and who always, without fail, did whatever was needed to be there for his family. Rick was tender, principled, humble, and had a quiet intensity.

He loved reading, doing crosswords, and practicing his German (despite his family never knowing what he was saying). His favorite movie was Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, his favorite musicians were the Beatles and The Who, and he was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. A farm boy at heart, he loved sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee while enjoying nature. Rick worked for many years in TV and radio broadcasting, as a lobbyist for the Ohio School Boards Association, and as the Chief of Communications for the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission.

Rick was predeceased by his parents, Richard (Dick) and Marie. He is survived by his wife Emily, his daughters Rebecca and Eleanor, his son-in-law Zac, his cousins Jerry and Cookie, and many other family and friends who loved him dearly.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 23rd at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 45 W. Winter St, in Delaware, Ohio. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that loved ones send letters of their fondest memories of Rick, listen to classic rock and roll, and eat corn-on-the-cob in his honor. Rick would encourage donations to any charity; his favorites were the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association.

9/18/23