Randal Scott Fitzhugh

Randal Scott Fitzhugh, "Randy," 68, was born in Portland, Oregon on June 3, 1955. He died on Tuesday, February 6th at his mother's home in Beaverton, Oregon following a protracted battle with pancreatic cancer; enveloped in love by family and friends at his side.

Randy was a Portland native, attending Robert Gray Grade School and then graduating from Wilson High School (now Ida B. Wells) in 1973. He was an accomplished athlete in school, participating in a variety of sports. Following graduation, he remained devoted to his hometown throughout his life.

Randy's professional business career included a lengthy senior management position at Poorman-Douglas Corporation in Portland, Oregon, followed by a stint at dot-com startup Webvan in Foster City, California. After stepping away from the corporate sphere later in life, Randy enjoyed a second career as a private investigator operating in the Portland area.

From an early age Randy was an avid sports fan with a preternatural fixation on anything Oregon Ducks. He attended numerous Ducks' football games with a variety of friends, but he followed all UO sports with great enthusiasm.

Randy's favorite pastimes were reading, live music, photography, playing games, and cards (especially cribbage, hearts, spades, podunk, and poker).

Noted for his passion, kindness, generosity, and unwavering loyalty, Randy could always be counted on to show up for those in need. Many friends have recounted poignant memories of Randy supporting them at key moments of their life.

However, the quintessential indicator of Randy's impact on others is the common refrain from an array of people who thought of Randy as their best friend. Many have also remarked on his lively wit and rather dry sense of humor, which brought laughter and joy to any gathering.

Randy cherished the outdoors and spent as much time as possible walking, hiking, bicycling, camping, skiing, rafting, scuba diving, and generally frolicking in nature. One of his favorite places was the Oregon coast, where he spent much of his free time.

Our family is profoundly touched and thankful for the outpouring of love and support for Randy, both throughout his battle with cancer, as well as the many warm and effusive remarks following his death.

There are many to thank for supporting Randy, but we wish to extend a special note of appreciation to Katie Hartley, her husband, Jack, and their children for their steadfast commitment to assisting Randy throughout his challenging journey with cancer. Randy felt privileged and grateful to have Katie on his side, and he frequently acknowledged her role in keeping him going during exceptionally difficult times.

Randy was predeceased by his beloved grandmother, Mary M. Landauer of Portland, Oregon, and his father, James R. Fitzhugh of Lake Oswego, Oregon. He is survived by his mother, LaVerne Landauer of Beaverton, Oregon; his aunt, Nancy Landauer of Claremont, California; his sister Susan McGuire of San Francisco, California; his brother James A. Fitzhugh and his wife, Lue Anne, of Bend, Oregon; his sister Mary Noyes of Beaverton, Oregon; his brother William Fitzhugh and his wife, Valerie, of New York, New York; his sister Debra Fitzhugh of Oregon; and his brother Greg Fitzhugh and his wife, Bridgit, of Keizer, Oregon.

Additionally, he is survived by 12 nieces and nephews: Jennie, Melissa, April, Christine, Angie, Stephanie, Brian, Jennifer, Katie, Mike, Jax, and Wilder; as well as cousins Lynn and Wayne. Randy was preceded in death by Cameron, the cherished son of his longtime girlfriend, Diane Stone.

Further, Randy was predeceased by uncles, Butch Crook, Ben Nelsen, and David Landauer; and aunts, Charlotte Crook, Barbara Landauer, and Patty Nelsen. Finally, but certainly not least, he was predeceased by several of his closest and dearest childhood friends, Mark Tedford, Dwight Worthington, and Mike Bloom.

In accordance with Randy's wishes, there will be no formal memorial service and his ashes will be spread at Eagle Creek in the Columbia Gorge where he often hiked. His family kindly requests donations in Randy's name to Randall Children's Hospital, an organization dedicated to childhood cancer research and supporting children with cancer, a cause and organization Randy actively supported for many years.

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Family contact: fitzworld@msn.com