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Randall Townsend Obituary
Randall Lynn Townsend was born February 11, 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah to George A. Townsend and Faye Erickson whom have both preceded him in death. Randy has two brothers, Gary A Townsend (Bountiful) and Steve George Townsend (deceased). Randy has two nieces and one nephew, Marci Jefferies (Rhett), Camie Summerhays (Shane) and Sean Townsend (Janece); seven great nieces and nephews, a sister-in-law, Carol Townsend and nearest to a sister, Sherrie Ellingson. They all loved Randy very much and enjoyed going fishing on his boat at our family campouts.
Randy had contracted a rare infection that took him rather quickly.
Randy was employed by the Davis School District as a school bus driver, a job that Randy enjoyed very much. He was also a bus driver for Trailways and UTA. Randy had always said that bus driving was in his blood, because our dad had driven tour buses in Yellowstone Park. Randy was also employed at Burt Brothers. One of Randy's passions was fishing at Flaming Gorge where he and his friends had entered many tournaments and also at East Canyon Resort. Another passion that Randy had was reading. He owns many books about history, and especially the Civil War. Because of his reading, Randy was very smart and could tell you of all the events that happened in history. Randy also liked to read anything written by Stephen King. Randy like to be around people and people liked being around him. Randy could make you feel good about yourself. Randy was very fond of his friends especially Ray, T-bird, Woody, Mike, and Charlie (deceased).
Even though they were divorced, Randy had a love for Frankie that he will take with him on his journey.
It was Randy's wish that he be cremated and have his ashes scattered at the Gorge. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, September 1, 2011 at the Bountiful 28th Ward, 2285 South 200 West, under the direction of Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary. Online guest book at
www.russonmortuary.com.
Randy has always said he wants people to celebrate his life rather than mourn his death.
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Memories and Condolences
for Randall Townsend
linda brown
October 18, 2011
i feel so bad... i didnt know randy had passed until today... randy was such a sweet wonderful man... he will be missed.
Jerrold / Donna Pay
September 1, 2011
Remember the good times growing up with the Pay boys.. I know Jerrold will be missing you alot... Sorry I could not pay my respects today, work was not an option to take off.. You will be forever in our hearts and prayers. Always, fun times.. RIP.. May your family know that you will be missed tremendously.
Shane Summerhays
September 1, 2011
Randy, I am honored to know you and be part of your family. You had a way of touching the hearts of people around you, a way that could make someone feel special and unique. I will miss your laugh, your smile your stories and the love you shared with everyone.
Shane Summerhays
September 1, 2011
Here, we mourn the loss of our dear friend, but, Im sure there is a great party going on in heaven!
Camie Summerhays
August 30, 2011
Randy I loved being your niece. You always made me feel so loved. I think I will miss your laugh the most. Thank you for all of the fun memories. Love Camie
Michelle
August 30, 2011
You had a smile everyone loved.
RIP Randy.
Janet Neitzel
August 30, 2011
Words cannot begin to describe the saddness felt with Randy's passing. He was a great man who always had good things to say. I loved his passion for the Cowboys, never liking them myself I loved our conversations about them. You always knew he was around if the Cowboys were on TV.
May he rest in peace now. I will miss seeing his smiling face when I would come to town.
My heart is with your family at this time.
Best Regards,
Janet
Karen Bennett
August 30, 2011
Gary,
I am so sad to hear of Randy's passing and for your loss...May God be with you at this time and always!
August 30, 2011
Camie,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet uncle. May he rest in peace and catch some big fish in Heaven with my Papa!
Aimee
Fred Gruendell
August 30, 2011
Remember good times with Randy when we were kids growing up in Bountiful. Lost touch when I got busy with marriage, relocation, kids, life, etc. It's odd that I was thinking of getting reconnected this year. I think I've missed out on knowing a good man.
Kelly Johnson
August 30, 2011
Randy I will miss you very much, you were a very dear friend who I looked up to. Happy fishing big guy! I love ya!
Kelly
taylor
August 30, 2011
R.I.P. Randy
Jody Cahoon
August 30, 2011
Randy I'll miss your smile, I will always remember singing to the juke box at Cahoon's with you and the amazing darts you could throw. Blessing's of comfort to your family.
Roger Reese
August 30, 2011
We recently held our 40 yr. class reunion for Viewmont High School and Randy's name was mentioned many times for some very wonderful (funny) memories. Randy was a great guy and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Harriet
August 30, 2011
Sunday football will never be the same. we will all miss his cheers for Dallas as well as his boo's for the other teams.
Rulon
August 30, 2011
Randy you sure knew how to tell a Story.
August 30, 2011
My heart goes out to Randy's family and friends. And to Randy, I would like to have known him.
Connie
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