Randolph Ran Galt

January 27, 1930 - October 9, 2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Randolph "Ran" Galt, a loving husband, devoted father, caring brother, and cherished friend. Ran passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, at the age of 94, surrounded by his wife, Maryann, and their son, Gideon, in their home on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Born on January 27, 1930 in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Carter and Dorothy Galt, Ran grew up with an adventurous spirit and a heart for service. He attended boarding school in Massachusetts before continuing his studies at Yale University. After graduating, Ran pursued a life of exploration, spending many years of ranching in Australia, a country that would hold a special place in his heart.
In 1985, Ran returned to his childhood home in Honolulu to care for his aging parents until their passing, demonstrating the same loyalty and devotion he would show to his own family throughout his life.
Ran met the love of his life, Maryann, when they attended Youth With A Mission (YWAM), a Christian missionary school on the Big Island of Hawaii. Their connection was immediate, and nine months later, they were married in a chapel at Kahua Ranch in Kohala.
Ran's passion for travel was boundless. He and Maryann journeyed across continents, engaging in missionary work that brought hope and healing to many. It was during a trip to Africa that their family grew in an unexpected but deeply meaningful way. While visiting they encountered a four-year old boy. With God's guidance and a heart full of faith, they brought him to the United States, where he became an integral part of their family, a source of endless joy and blessings.
Ran and Maryann lived on a property in Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia, before relocating to Kirkland, Washington, to provide specialized medical care for their son. They finally returned to Hawaii, where they continued to enjoy the beauty of the Islands.
Ran is survived by his wife of 39 years, Maryann Galt; his son Gideon Galt; and his daughters, Katrina Lunore, Melissa Galt, and Maginel Galt. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carter and Dorothy, and his sister, Dawn Aull.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ran's memory to one of his favorite ministries: Youth With A Mission - Kona (ywamkona.org), Mercy Ships (mercyships.org), Bethel Church Redding or Deeper Still Hawaii (deeperstill.org/retreats/hawaii/).
Ran's life was a testament to faith, love, and adventure. His generosity, devotion to his family, and connection to God touched the lives of those close to him. Ran will be profoundly missed, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.