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Randall Lasater Obituary
1944 ~ 2011
Randall "Randy" Lynn Lasater
Randy Lasater, 67, passed away December 14, 2011, at the Veteran's Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT.
He was born October 9,1944, to Robert B. and Rowena Lasater in Ogden, UT. He was raised in a warm and loving family surrounded by eight brothers and sisters. He played the guitar and sang beautifully. He was an accomplished horseman.
He served with honor during the Viet Nam Conflict as a helicopter pilot (Captain). As a result of his service he suffered Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and a series of health problems resulting in his death.
He is survived by his three children, Brooke Casey) Rhyan, Eldorado Hills, CA; Dana (Alan) Von Holten, Eudora, KS; Blake Lasater, Walnut Creek, CA; three grandchildren, Madelyn and Timothy Rhyan and Brady Von Holten; two brothers, John R. Lasater, No. Ogden and Kent Lasater, So. Ogden; two sisters, Diane Nielsen, Harrisville and Valerie Updike, Peoria, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
As per his wishes cremation was held. A Celebration of his Life will be held in the spring with his ashes scattered from the helicopter over the Monte Cristo Mountains.
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Memories and Condolences
for Randall Lasater
January 13, 2012
Many flight school memories and laughs are forever. Randy, keep the trim bubble centered and and your nose on the horizon as you fly the airways with Greg, Jim and Jon.
Sandy & Mike Cheney
Joanne Palamountain
January 13, 2012
Keep your airspeed up, Buddy, needles in the green.
Paige Danby
January 13, 2012
Randy was one of my late husband's and my first friends together in 1968. He lent us his car at our wedding, he caught the garter Jim tossed, and stayed with us many times. He was part of our cherished 'Flight School Group'.
Rest in peace, Randy, along with Greg, Jim and Jon.
Paige Danby
William Harris
January 12, 2012
Randy and I met in flight school and then flew together in VN with the 101st. He was a great combat leader and fearless pilot.
All honor to his name.
Capt William Harris, A Co 101st AHB & A btry 4th 77th ARA
January 12, 2012
Going to miss you, porker-boffer. Thanks for your service to our country. R.I.P. Captain. jay
Beverlee Lunsford-Murdock
January 10, 2012
Farewell to a special friend. So many memories throughout school and even before in Primary before my move to North Ogden. Your outgoing personality will be missed.
Carl Knudson
January 8, 2012
My friend, god's speed.
Carl Knudson, Thousand Oaks, CA
Tony Smith
January 8, 2012
I am in shock... Rest in Peace my friend. Thanks for the laughs and the lessons from the "Old Bull". You will be missed. Tell Pete hello for me.
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