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Norman Randall Obituary
born on March 11, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was lovingly received by his Lord and Savior on June 17, 2012 at the age of 65. A resident of Phoenix since 1953, Bruce is survived by his wife Gina Bode "Orangie"; his children, Ian Z. Bode "Ski-Man" (Kelly Ann) and Jolie Ann Randall Delja "Jo Lobster" (Christopher); his grandchildren, Mikayla Jordan Bode "MJ," Madeline Kay Bode "the Slinskeroo," Serra Sophia Delja "Serrita," Charlie Blaise Delja "the Blaiser," and Teddy James Delja "the Surfer." He was pre-deceased by his parents Calvin Stanley Randall, of Marshfield, Massachusetts, and Betty Jane Randall (Cox) of Ina, Illinois. Bruce was an attorney and judge pro tempore for the cities of Phoenix, Peoria, Avondale, Surprise, and El Mirage. He found great pride and purpose in his professional life as a lawyer and a judge, and even more so as a loving father and grandfather. He often referred to his time with his children as "Bruce Daddy's Military School for Girls." Bruce considered his greatest accomplishments to be raising happy, confident children and grandchildren. He was a man of high integrity and unending devotion to his family. Bruce loved traveling to see the San Francisco Giants and the Boston Red Sox, eating outside at the Duck & Decanter, and driving Chevrolet Camaros (he owned seven throughout his life). He was a member of North Hills Church and an alumnus of Washington High School, Phoenix College, Arizona State University, and ASU Law School. He was caring, generous, smart, and funny, and he had a special nickname for everyone. Bruce touched many lives during his time on earth and will be greatly missed by all of his friends and family members.Visitation will be Friday, June 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a service on Saturday, June 23 at 1:00 p.m., at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Road, Phoenix (on the frontage road on the north side of the 101 Freeway, between 7th Street and 7th Avenue). Please visit www.phoenixmemorial.com to leave online condolences for the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman Randall
Scott Barry
July 2, 2012
I just talked with you Bruce just a few weeks ago..I cheered you up and reminded you of the deep love the BIG GUY upstairs has for you..You are protected now, loved, cherished and most of all you brought so much love into this world for us to remember you by. I will forever be grateful for your friendship and years of laughter..
Love you Gina and family and sending you prayers of comfort and love.
Scott Barry
Dawn Felix
June 25, 2012
Judge, I always enjoyed days when I entered your courtroom with business for you and saw your smiling face:) You lit up the whole room, I knew your clients were in great hands with you a very caring man:) You will be greatly missed. Keep the coffee warm in heaven and one day we will share a cup again. God Bless your family!
Karina Herrera
June 25, 2012
It was a pleasure to have worked with Judge Randall. He was a man with a big heart that loved his family. He always approached with a smile on his face. You will be missed Judge!
Jenee Bild (Reithmann)
June 24, 2012
I am so sad to hear of your passing Bruce. I am glad however to hear you were saved. What I have always remembered about you is your big ear-to-ear smile. I pray for Gina, Ian, Jolie & the rest of the family to find peace.
June 24, 2012
We were very saddened to hear of Bruce's untimely passing and our thoughts and prayers are with Gina and their family.
Dale and Amy Villani
Frank & Barbara Welsh
June 23, 2012
Sorry to hear about Bruce leaving us. His sense of humor and wit will be sorely missed. Particular condolences to Gina, Jolie and Ian.
Leanne Fowler
June 23, 2012
You have my deepest sympathy for you loss.
Mark and Mimi Mertel
June 23, 2012
Jolie your dad was a good guy and had a great sense of humor. He always treated Sara and Kristin with love when they were growing up. He's gone too soon. We are sorry for you're loss and we will keep him in our prayers.
Love,
Mark and Mimi
Kelly and Lisa Farland
June 23, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss. He was a good man and father.
June 22, 2012
I worked for Bruce for over ten years. He was a great boss and a great friend. He could always put a smile on anyone's face. He was very dedicated to his family, friends and clients. Miss you Bruce.
Shirley Hook
Leon Grass
June 22, 2012
Gina & Family
My knowledge and relationship with Bruce was only with the homeowner's association. Bruce was very thoughtful and pleasant. All of you will miss a great man. I send my condolences
Lori Brown, North Hills
June 22, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce was indeed a wonderful man and will be missed by all.
June 22, 2012
Bruce and I were high school sweethearts and shared some great times with each other and our families. Even as a teenager, he was so caring and had such an uplifting, humorous presence. Everyone was always so pleased to have him in our lives and I have always remembered my time with him. My sincere condolences to his family - how lucky you were to have had him!
With deepest sympathy,
Linda Mazarella (Harvard)
Larry McEnnis
June 22, 2012
The best neighbor, and probably the best of most things.
Jeanne Ward
June 21, 2012
Bruce ,you are a favorite cousin and a favorite nephew to your Aunt Letha. It is sad you had to leave us so soon. We will miss you so much---much love to Gina,Jolie and family.
June 21, 2012
Oh Grandpa Bruce is gone way too soon for the rest of us here on earth! We are glad we shared some grand kids with him and that he helped raise the young man (Ian) that our daughter Kelly married.What a great example of a dad and grandpa he was. We will miss our Grandpa Bruce..from Grandpa Tim and Grandma Carol
J Hilsinger
June 21, 2012
Bruce Daddy you will be missed
Debbie Isbell
June 21, 2012
You loved well, Bruce, and you were well loved. Rest well with the reward you have earned. I was blessed to know you and honored to work for you the past 15 years. I cannot believe you are gone. You are missed so very, very much. With much love...
Brenda Jordan
June 21, 2012
He touched many lives with his kindness and thoughfulness. He leaves this world a better place than it was before.
June 21, 2012
Judge Randall was a delightful person. He was always happy and brought cheer to those around him. He will be greatly missed.
Linda Rodriguez
John Mueller
June 21, 2012
Bruce always had a big smile on his face and something good to say when he arrived. I will miss him.
MJ R
June 20, 2012
You are gone too soon. You are missed.
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