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Randy Woodward Obituary

LCpl Randy Alan Woodward, 20, of Brush CO, died Monday April 30th as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born April 5, 1998 in Salina Kansas, the son of Mari Cay (Fogle) Kembel and Doug Woodward. He attended Divine Redeemer Catholic School, Brush High School and had been currently serving in the Marine Corp at Camp Pendleton, CA. Randy's boyhood dream was to serve in the armed forces and he enlisted in the Delayed Entry Program of the Marine Corp in 2015. He went straight to bootcamp right after high school 2016. He was in the 1st Light Armored reconnaissance BN, Alpha Company, Weapons Platoon at Camp Pendleton, California. His MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) is 0352 Anti-tank Missileman. Randy had a jovial personality that brightened the lives of all those he leaves behind. He is remembered as an amazing friend, brother, son and Protector. He made people laugh and loved to jump onto a political debate. His hobbies included fishing, shooting, riding 4 wheelers and jet skis, football, playing poker, and hanging out with friends. Randy is now guarding the Gates of Heaven with St. Peter. Semper Fi #60 Randy is survived by his parents Mari Cay and Ron Kembel of Brush and Doug and Tina Woodward of Colorado Springs ; his older brothers Dylan and Jesse Woodward, his younger sister Chloe Kembel and Stepsister Jade (Kembel) Kaper. Stepsisters Ashley(Dave)Ucker and Melanie Meyers and 5 nieces and one nephew. He also leaves his maternal grandparents, Donna DeBartolo and James Fogle; and his paternal grandparents, Joan and William (deceased) Woodward and his step-grandparents, Cary & Patricia Kembel. He is also survived by a sister Chelby Woodward, stepbrothers and several aunts, uncles and cousins and many, many friends. Viewing from 12:00 to 1:00 with the funeral to follow on Thursday May 10th at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church in Colorado Springs, CO, reception to follow in the community center. On Friday May 11th viewing from 10:00 to 11:00 at Riverview Christian School in Brush Colorado memorial and burial to follow at Brush Memorial Cemetery. A BBQ reception to follow at the School. In lieu of flowers you may send donations to Society of Missionaries of Mercy 520 W. Buena Ventura Colorado Springs, CO 80907 or Riverview Christian School 19201 County Road 24 Brush Colorado 80723

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Published by The Fort Morgan Times on May 7, 2018.

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Benji (Army)

September 26, 2024

I came across this young man´s memorial by accident at a cemetery, and broke down in tears to see him pass, just after his 20th birthday. I never met him, but I gave his name a Google after, and wanted to leave a message.

To anybody out there, missing their dear friend,
rest assured today, and know that death is not the end.
Though loved ones lost, their fight lives on,
with each new day; with each new dawn.
With every step, and breath I take,
I´ll honor the sacrifice countless make;
You leave a legacy, long after you´re gone,
you´ll be remembered; Devil Dog!

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Sent Flowers

May 9, 2018

Words cannot ease the pain of losing someone you love. May the God of loving kindness and compassion console your grieving heart during this difficult time as you pour out your thoughts and feelings to Him.
L Renfroe

May 7, 2018

Donna, I was so sorry to hear about your grandson and will keep you and your family in our thoughts & prayers. Sally Duer

May 7, 2018

So Sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. From a fellow MoM.

Brandy Robold

May 5, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss of this wonderful young man. I live on the back side of Camp Pendleton, love our Marines. May you all find some measure of comfort in your memories.

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Memorial Events
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May

10

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Divine Redeemer Catholic Church

Colorado Springs, CO

May

11

Viewing

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Riverview Christian School

Brush, CO

May

11

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Riverview Christian School

Brush, CO

May

11

Burial

Brush Memorial Cemetery

CO

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