Randy Dale Fout

Randy Dale Fout was born Sept. 20, 1951 to Garland and Dorothy Fout in Santa Cruz, Calif. The third of five siblings arrived at the gate of heaven on Oct. 4, 2006 as a result of ÒDivine Appointment.Ó Randy´s family moved to the Treasure Valley when he was a toddler, making it his permanent home. Randy´s love for the outdoors, housing construction and church life were a natural fit in Idaho.Ê Education was also a natural fit for Randy, graduating from Meridian High School in 1969. Of course it didn´t stop there, the following list of accomplishments were of quite standing to Randy, but all leading to his God-given talents of teaching and working with young people;Ê 1969-1973 Boise State University (Social Work), 1973-1974 Hardin Simmons University, Abilene, Tex. (Bachelor of Science in Social Work), 1976 Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Mo. (Religious Education), 1977 Boise State University (Secondary Teaching Certificate), 1982-1994 College of Idaho (Masters of Education in Counseling 1987, Masters of Education in School Counseling 1994), University of Idaho (Educational Leadership Principal Certification 2002).Ê Randy began a lifelong love of teaching in 1982 in the Meridian School District; a legacy will gladly stand the test of time in his absence. While education was always important, it stood far down the list when compared to Randy´s personal faith as a born again Christian, as he faithfully served in Baptist churches around the valley. Behind his faith in God, Randy held his love of family in a very close second.Ê Successfully joining two household together, Randy married Mary Gwyn on Aug. 30, 1985.Ê Collectively, Randy´s children Nathan, Bob and Angie, began to experience the love of a Christian father, adventuresome traveler, guidance counselor and friend. Randy is survived by his wife, Mary Fout, father, Garland Fout, brothers Shay and Gordon, sister Debbie, children Nathan (Jennifer) Fout, Angie (David) Ellis and Bob (Tiffany) Gwyn, grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.Ê Throughout his several accomplishments, Randy would want to be remembered as a God-fearing man who had tremendous love for others. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that contributions be made to a memorial fund in Randy´s memory at Idaho Central Credit Union, 1615 S. Celebration, Meridian, ID 83642. Donations will be divided among several Christian organizations, Young Life Camp sponsorships, and a building debt retirement program at Central Valley Baptist Church. The Memorial Service will be held at the Mountain View High School gymnasium at 4 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 11, 2006.Ê In honor of Randy the family would ask that everyone (male and female) attending would wear the ugliest tie possible. Arrangements are under the direction of Alsip Funeral Chapel, Nampa, 466-3545.