Randy Scott Lindy

Randy Scott Lindy was called home to his eternal reward in heaven and reunited with his many loved ones, while surrounded by family, on March 7, 2019, following a brief illness.

By his side, as she could always be found, was his loving wife, best friend, and soulmate, Sonja. It was obvious to anyone who knew them that she was his heart's desire and a kindred spirit whom he adored. And she felt the same deep-rooted feelings for him. The two enjoyed 31 years of happiness together and would have been married 19 years on March 11, 2019. Though cut short, few of us ever experience the true connection that Sonja and Randy were fortunate enough to call their own.

Randy's family was paramount to him and even though circumstances weren't always ideal, the ones he loved were always foremost in his thoughts. Daughters, Jamie (Brian), Rachelle (Kyle) and Stephanie (Eric), and son Jason (Morgan), were loved unconditionally by their dad. As were his grandchildren Tyler, Rylee, Conner, Madyson and Allyson, whom he adored endlessly. And that love was returned to him by his children and grandchildren, as was shown by his son Jason, who gave his dad the most wonderful gift of happiness in his last weeks, and his daughter Rachelle in making him smile and loving him like a true dad.

Randy was a warm and soft spoken man with a heart of gold. For those of us who knew him, we were the lucky ones, for we benefited from his many gifts. His giving nature, easy going way and ability to passionately advise on an array of subjects, allowed him to help so many over the years. His exacting and fastidious work ethic shines in many homes of his family, loved ones and strangers alike. Randy was an avid hunter with the skill to match his fervor for the sport. He loved that his wife hunted as well, and the two spent many hours enjoying the outdoors together. Randy was fortunate to spent the last few months of his life doing that very thing: hunting seven days a week. He and Sonja had retired and found their paradise at Rocky Fork Lake in Hillsboro, Ohio, known as Blueberry Hill. It was there that he was able to fulfill a lifelong dream in his last days: he landed a beautiful 11 point Ohio Whitetail.

Randy hunted in the winter, but summers were saved for riding his Harley. He was one of the founders of the local chapter of R.A.A.D., Riders Against Alzheimer's Disease, in honor of his beloved mother. His pride and joy was "Sassy," a 2003 Anniversary Edition, Dyna Lowrider. His motto was "Live to Ride, Ride to Live," which he truly lived by. And although it was hell on his mustache, "Wind Therapy" was the answer to all of life's ills for Randy. It's where he was happiest, with Sonja behind him, her loving arms wrapped around him and the beautiful wide open road before him.

Randy was preceded in death by his father, mother and most recently, his sister, Bonnie (John).

In addition to his family, Randy will be profoundly missed by his many friends who loved him dearly and many more who thought of him as "Everyone's Dad."

A very special "thank you" goes to Randy's sister-in-law Kitty, who was there whenever she was needed, and for the love and support she nows gives Sonja in the days ahead. Her kindness has been and will be indespensible. Also, many thanks goes to the doctors and staff at Bethesda North Hospital, for the care and compassion they gave Randy.

A celebration of life will be held at Harley- Davidson of Erie, on West 12th Street, Erie, Pa. on March 23rd, from 1-3 in the back meeting room. There will be a Final Ride for Randy to Kinzua Dam (Jakes Rocks), to be announced via Facebook at a later date, when weather permits.

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