Randy Daniel Obituary

Dear Randy, I can't believe it's been a year. I miss you brother. I pass your pictures sitting on the table each day and touch them to remember. Our way of keeping in touch. I smile every time I see a bunny around the house. I wont say goodbye. Only, see you later. Hope we can play potatoe guns in heaven. But I'll win. Love you brother!

I have fond memories of Randy. He and I went to a couple of Air Force football games and I sat with him in doctors' offices. We shared a portion of life together. It was obvious to me that he was in distress, but nary a word of complaint nor bitterness.I cherish the times we spent together. Randy was a loving and compassionate individual who dealt with his illness with dignity. I know that Randy will be truly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Julie, we praise the Lord for your faithful support and encouragement to Randy over so many years. Randy was a great man, and we look forward to seeing him in Heaven.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I'm sure you have many wonderful memories of Randy remember those when you need them most. Also my thought and prayers are with you and your family.

I pray that the knowledge of Randy walking with Jesus now in Paradise brings comfort to you in your loss. Praying God surrounds you with His strength and peace. With deepest sympathies,

Randy, you have an amazing wife, who has walked beside you through a great life, as well as a long and difficult battle with cancer. I loved seeing the pictures of the two of you when you were 'just kids' and all the pictures of you with your beautiful family. I can see how important family has been to you and I know you were truly a blessing to them and all who knew you. We'll do our best to keep Julie out of trouble(!) but know that you are missed by all of us. Cathy Schaffer, Colorado Springs

I am married to Randy's younger brother, David, so he was my brother-in-law but I loved him as if he were a pure blood brother. We always greeted each other with a hug and a "hello, brother-in-law" and in turn he would say "hello, sister-in-law." I don't have many fun stories, just precious memories of sitting at Julie and Randy's table, sharing one of Jule's delicious meals and wonderful company. Randy always took time for each of my children. He would always turn the conversation to one of them and ask "what's goin on?" He would look at them with sometimes "amazement"..., but most of the time joy and wonderment at what they were up to. Randy suffered well and never complained about how he felt. He just turned his pain around and reached out and loved everyone. He was very kind, gentle, and compassionate, just like his mom is. I think he got a double dose of her as the apple does not fall far from the tree.
The last memory I have of Randy was in early May when my family had gone to their home to celebrate Julie's birthday. Randy asked the blessing and said something like this, "Father, thank you so much that I have these loved ones around me that bring my heart so much joy..." Wow! What an honor. When we parted ways, he always hugged me again, and said, "love you, sister-in-law." I would say, "love you, brother-in-law."
Randy, I am so thankful that you are free at last from laying 24/7 on your back and being in such pain to even walk down the hall way or sit at the table and eat. Now you can run and explore Heaven on streets of gold with our loved ones who beat us there. I miss you already, and "I love you, brother-in-law!"

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

"...I want you to know what happens to a Christian when he dies so that when it happens, you will not be full of sorrow, as those who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and then came back to life again, we can also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him all the Christians who have died. I can tell you this directly from the Lord: that we who are still living when the Lord returns will not rise to meet him ahead of those who are in their graves. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a mighty shout and with the soul-stirring cry of the archangel and the great trumpet call of God. And the believers who are dead will be the first to rise to meet the Lord. Then we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and remain with him forever. So comfort and encourage each other with this news." I Thessalonians 4:13-18

I will miss you, Randy. I first met you in 1992 and we immediately became close friends. I am grateful that our paths crossed and am proud to have called you my friend. You were such a special person and touched the lives of so many people around the world - myself included. I will always cherish the times we spent together, and know that one day our paths will cross again. I love you and miss you, my friend.

Randy,
You are loved by your family and friend to anyone lucky enough to know you. I am one of those lucky people. Julie always refers to you as "my Randy". She truly loves you and has always wanted to take good care of you. Know that in your absence we will strive to take good care of "our Julie".

You know how we enjoyed talking about poker math and strategy. I hope to advance through my life's qualifying satellites with your grace and dignity. Save me a seat next to you at the Main Event.

We will miss you Randy. Mike and I will never forget when we all repainted your home in 1995! It was hard for me to paint over the beautiful pale yellow...not to mention my slip and slide routine on your roof tops! Ouch!! We Love You, Julie, and Miss Sally. We will see you again some day. So, leave the light on for us!

Although we lived miles apart and seldom got to see each other, you always made sure when you visited Texas to call me up and take me to dinner for one on one uncle/neice catch up time. I will always remember those special visits. I am glad you are at peace now with the good Lord and out of pain and suffering. Until we meet again. I love you and will miss you Uncle Randy.

Honey,
You've been the love and light of my life for 25 years. I will love you for all of my earthly days, and rejoice with you eternally once I meet you on the other side. I miss you terribly.
All my love,
Julie

To my Uncle Randy,
My uncle Randy was sweet,loving,
kind and lots of fun. I cherished the time that I had with him. He took time to fly out to my moms funeral without hesitating. It mean't alot to me. I know that he was very special to my mom. I know that you are with Jesus and my mom and in a much better place.

Love,
Sammy

Randy/(Brother),
Even though we were seperated by distance and many months and sometimes years, we never lost that love that only brothers can have for each other. I will miss you, more than you know. I am so glad that we were able to talk about your leaving and how we would someday be reunited. Your story about Jenny and how you saw her after she went to be with our Heavenly Father will never be forgotten. I love you brother and I am so glad that your in a place where there is no more pain and suffering. You were so strong in my eyes. You never complained, never felt sorry for yourself and were a fighter through all your battles with your health. I admire you and will always cherish your memory and our long life together as brothers. Until I see you again,
Love you,
Your Brother, Danny

Julie and family,
Our deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to you in your time of grief. Randy was a wonderful man who thought before he spoke and what he said was worth listening to. We rejoice that he is free of the earthly body that shackled him here. He is in his Savior's presence free of all pain and suffering. We were blessed to have both of you as part of our family at Rocky Mountain Calvary and later, at Lighthouse Colorado. Julie, we are here for you as you move forward to find a "new normal". We love you, Pastor Brian and Jeanine Michaels

Randy,
I was blessed to be your "favorite" cousin and your friend. I cherised the visits you made to San Antonio and those very late night talks we had on each visit. The visits were never long enough but we squeezed in as much as possible. You were such an inspiration to each person you met as you "walked the talk". I am consoled knowing that you are free of pain and illness and basking in the love of the Lord. I love you and will miss you "CUZ".

I first met Randy and Julie at Randy’s 50th Birthday celebration, they graciously welcomed me into their home and later into their family when I married Julie’s father. The day was full of life, love and happiness Randy was surrounded by his family and friends who adored him. I immediately recognized that there was something very special within this man, an inner peace, that made me want to know him better and be his friend.
I have profound memories of our times together as my husband, Jerry, and I would partake of a delicious meal prepared by Julie after which we would sit around the table and strike up conversations. No matter what the topic, the more stimulating the discussion became the better Randy enjoyed being an active participant.
Through the years as Randy was faced with more and more adversities as his health declined it was then that he taught me so much about coping with pain and discomfort, always with grace and courage. He never gave up his fight against all odds and was positive and full of hope to the end of his life even as he died in Julie’s loving arms.

I loved Randy’s bright blue eyes, his radiant smile and his warm out going personality. He was a kind and caring gentleman: respectful of other peoples feelings: very polite and appreciative of others kindnesses: a quiet but strong and loving human being and a very good friend. I, with my daughters, Joanna and Tracey will miss him sorely but will feel blessed that he came into our lives.

Randy, May you rest in Peace.
Julie, May you be at Peace.
The love you two shared is rare and will keep you together forever. I love you.

What can I say about my sweet brother? Thoughtful, patient and caring are just a few things to describe him. As a little brother when we were young, I was a source of irritation for him, but as we grew older we became very close. Randy had such a sweet spirit about him that everyone liked. Seldom did he say anything negative, unless it was something stupid a politician did. He always had a word of encouragement for me. The last thing he said to me was to call and thank me for driving mom and dad to South Carolina. “This may be the last trip that they will physically be able to take to Cowpens and since Dad is the president, it will mean so much to them, having you there.”
Deanna and the kids always jumped at the chance when we were invited to dinner.
“Going to see Uncle Randy?” “I’m there!”
They loved my brother.
As he loved them.
Randy was smart but he was wise as well. I really looked up to him and would usually call or go by and discuss things with him on important issues. His calm head usually prevailed in the end because he would be able to discern the situation from a prospective I didn’t even think about.
While in Dallas I drove around for a couple of hours (Memory lane) to the different places that I could see his face when we were young. Our elementary where we played on the school blacktop and we attended boy scouts, down the street where we played army, basebal and football. He broke a few windows through the years. The many places that he had to get stitches from playing hard. We all had those. The BA senior parking lot where I would see him pull out in his Boss 302 green mustang, Harry stone swimming pool where he still couldn’t dive from the high board, the drug store he worked at with his first job. They still have the same counter he stood behind. It was a tearful time of remembering, but very healing.
I weep for his absence but I praise God that he is no longer suffering.
I Love you Randy! You will be truly missed and never forgotten.
Your little brother
Davey

In memory of Randy, our precious son, who was always so caring and thoughtful. There were so many good times we had together. All of the campouts during his Boy Scout years. He was always a leader, and we were so proud of him when he became an Eagle Scout. He proudly served his 20 years in the airforce. During all the years he was ill, he always had such a positive attitude. If you asked him how he was, he would always say "Just Fine" and never complained. He loved his brothers, his children and wife dearly. We are so thankful he had Julie to take care of him. Near the end she was so caring. We know he is in a better place now and in no more pain. We will always Love and miss him.
Mother and Daddy

What I remember about Randy was his total intellectual curiosity. He was never without a challenging and cerebral (obscure, even) book about religion or current politics. He had a wry sense of humor, and always treated others with so much respect. During the time I had the privelege to know him he dealt with so many medical problems, so many rare and unusual conditions stemming from his early cancer and its treatment which saved his life, and then, ironically, took his life. He never whined, never acted or spoke in anger or sensed any unfairness. He was a gentle and curious spirit and always made me feel better. I loved him. And Julie, by his side for yeas, was his soul mate.

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you for your loss. Randy was a kind soul, and I do not remember him ever saying anything negative about anyone. It was always a joy to spend time with him and Julie. Randy fought the good fight these past several months, and he knew where he would be spending eternity. His concern was for his loved ones. Randy will be missed, but I'm so glad he is with Jesus and the angels now!

Psalm 116:15 says "Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His godly ones." It means God the Father delights when His children arrive in heaven, because they are home.

Acts 7:55-56 tells us that when Stephen was about to be stoned, he looked toward Heaven and saw God the Son standing. This is the only place in Scripture that the Ascended Christ is seen as standing. And He is standing to receive Steven into heaven.

Ephesians 4:30 tells us that believers are sealed by the Holy Spirit "...for the day of redemption"� and Ephesians 1:13,14 tells us that seal is the guarantee of our inheritance.

Finally, in Luke 16:22, the poor man Lazarus was carried from this life to the next by angels.

This is what I would like you to imagine for a moment about Randy: When his appointed time came ...

... angels were dispatched to escort him
...his journey was guaranteed because of the Holy Spirit that indwelled him
...Jesus Christ his Savior rose to greet him
...and God the Father was delighted that he arrived.
Love,
Debby

Randy and I met while both of us were in the Air Force, back in the winter of 1975. Over our careers, we had the fortune to serve at the same base four times. It got to the point after one of us received our orders for a new base assignment that we’d joke, “Well, we know where we’re going to next too”! Within a few months, the other would receive orders for the same base! It is quite remarkable and unheard of for two people to share their military careers in such a manner to be stationed at four different bases around the world at the same time. During those years of service together, Randy became my older brother and my best friend. Randy was a true patriot who loved our Republic while at the same time, was a gentle and kind man. Though we’ve both been retired from our military service many years now, we’d still have long and frequent conversations over the phone about the latest news of the day, the politicians and their shenanigans, or about how our children are fairing along. We shared many laughs together and we also shed a few tears together. Randy’s love of Julie and his children is eternal and unconditional. I miss him dearly for I am surely never to have such a friend as him again in my lifetime.

We will all miss you Randy. Of course you're my favorite brother-in-law. I believe you are the kindest man I have ever known. I loved talking with you, so smart on any subject. Thanks for loving my sister. You are in the better place now. See ya on the other side. Love, Vicki,Dave,Skyla and all my girls

Julie,
My mom, Ricky, and I send our deepest sympathies. Randy was one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will always watch over you and take care of you wherever you go, as you did for him.

Randy, I will miss you buddy. I am glad your long suffering is over and you've found peace. I will always have wonderful memories in my heart of the good times we had....pinochle, bbqs in the back yard. You and Julie took such good care of me in my time of need. I will never forget you! Love, Denise & Kerry

I was blessed, as Randy's hospice chaplain, to have come to know and to love him as a truly guile-less Christian brother. These past months of being a part of both Randy's and Julie's lives have been both a privilege and an honor for me. I will remember and miss Randy deeply, but know that he is, finally, 'home.'