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Randall Rask Obituary
RASK, Randall S. Born March 13th, 1954. Randy passed away May 25th, 2011 with his family at his side. He will be lovingly missed by his wife Julie and their children Jamie, Jaclyn, and son Taylor, together with his mother Jean, father Ron, and brother Brian (Brenda). Randy will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family. Skiing was his sport of choice and he was a regular weekender at Whistler after he graduated from David Thompson High School. His two special loves were...Downhill skiing... and his 1968 GTX. He will always be loved and remembered by his family and friends. There is no formal funeral by special request.
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margie bryan
August 10, 2011
Julie and family..we just recently heard of randys passing..so very sad to hear that news..our deepest sympathy to you and your family, our thoughts are with you...mark and margie bryan
Glen Creamer
July 9, 2011
Ronnie, Jean, Brian and his family.
Like other people in the guest book i had a chance encounter last year with Randy when he was working outside my house. Planned a meeting one day, at some stop light, GTX vs 'Cuda. I was surprised at all the little memories stashed in the back of my brain that came back to me after all these years of our times as children visiting your house, shooting b.b. guns in Birch Bay, and Randy trying to record the House of the Rising Sun on tape where the song went to the other side of the album, bowling and pool on Pender and a 3 Stooges movie on Granville. One memory never forgotten was the school supply smuggling mission from Birch Bay to vancouver under the cover of darkness the boat planted itself on some uncharted breakwater. breaking out the emergency flare we watched it arc into the sky then drop to within 20 feet of the water before lighting. planning for a night on the boat followed until a massive freighter created daylight by shining its spotlight on us. minutes later a light in the distance getting closer had us wondering, plane?, boat?, no, it was the Coast Guard hovercraft coming to the rescue. pretty new at the time, it pulled alongside and a transfer was made and giving us a ride to safety. even though we went down different paths in life Mom kept me up to date on his. I'm sorry we will not meet at that stoplight.
Randy Hines
June 27, 2011
Julie,Kids,Ron,Jean,Brian,we are very sorry to hear about Randy. Randy and Brian were like cousins to me and my sister Kelly when we were growing up. When we came to Vancouver we always got together. I will always remember our summer vacations, Penticton,catching salmon at Pender Harbor,Randy waterskiing thru the jelly fish,and Shuswap Lake. Our deepest condolences. The Hines Family.
Rayna Wood
June 23, 2011
Julie & family I was very saddened when I read about Randy, all my memories of you two in school came rushing back. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family
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Monique Lum
June 16, 2011
To the Family of Randy
I was very shocked to hear of Randy's passing as I had just spoke to him for the very first time in probably 35 years.
We spoke mostly of the past and Brian as I grew up with Brian and my older sister Paulette with Randy.In my eyes this was a blessing far more important then I knew because it was the last time we would ever speak.My heart bleeds for you all and my deepest sympathy goes out to you all.
God Bless,,,,Sincerely Monique Lemire
Lynn Hudson
June 11, 2011
so glad I can put my name in Randy's book. Have so many memories of shared times with family in Canada.No more tomorrows, but what yesterdays we had.Love from all Auntie Lynn
June 10, 2011
To Cousin Julie, Jamie, Jaclyn, and Taylor. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Luke and myself have fond memories of our visit to see you all in February this year. love Peter and family
Saltash. Cornwall. UK.
June 10, 2011
To Julie, and Family, you are all in my prayers and in my heart.
With love from your Cornish Cousins, Marilynn and all the Family. xxx
June 3, 2011
To Julie and Family.
My heart is sad to hear of Randy's passing. Randy and I went to kindergarten together. I also remember all the fun times we had at his parents house. I have many wonderful memories of our friendship and yes his GTX was part of that memory.I will always treasure our friendship.
Love Louise Youds
Randy (Whistler '78)
K B
June 2, 2011
Karrie Bush
June 1, 2011
So sorry to hear of Randy's passing. It has been a very long time since I've seen him (back in 80's)but I still remember his smile. Sincere condolences to Randy's family and friends.
Edward (Ted) Joyce
June 1, 2011
To Julie and Family,
It's with sadness I read of Randy's passing. I always remembered him with a smile on his face, his laugh, for the fantastic music he liked to play so incredibly loud, his GTX and its "Road of Rubber".....
My family lived next door to Randy while in his youth. I knew
Randy to be an accomplished explorer of life and there were no dull moments. He truly knew how to live life to the fullest.
Please accept our most sincerest condolences.
Ted Joyce , for the Joyce Family.
Maria & John Rogic
May 31, 2011
The Rasks are always going to be the very first neighbors I loved having,and always missed. We are so very sorry to hear that Randy is gone. Julie ,Jamie, Jackie and Taylor we feel helpless to ease your pain and we so wish we could. You all are on our minds and in our hearts always.
Cathie Nelson
May 31, 2011
Julie and the entire "Rask" Family.
We are turly sorry to hear of the passing of Randy. When someone is taken from us you feel sorry that you lost touch over the years. It makes you reflect on the past and all the memories come flooding back. Riding over Granville Street in his GTX. Hanging out at his house down the street. Playing kick the can with all the neighbourhood kids. But mostly his infectious Laugh! Please accept our sincere condolences.
From the Turner Family who lived down the lane.
Cathie (Turner)Nelson & Ken Turner
(Jo-Ann &) Art Blomquist
May 31, 2011
I, too, remember that A-frame in Whistler.... many moons ago, when Whistler was still wilderness. Art and I were looking for places to go rock climbing, but I recall not finding anything really, so we partied instead. Randy was very happy to share his Silent Sam. He always had a smile and "hello" whenever I came into the EOB. For the longest time I thought his name was Rudy, because that's what some of the guys at work called him. Heartfelt condolences to family and friends. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Phil Crookes
May 30, 2011
To Julie and family,
I haven't really come to terms with this sad news of Randy's passing. He was a great friend - always willing to give help and advice at work and was the life and soul of many a party that I attended. He will truly be missed by many. My sincere condolences to you all.
Phil Crookes
Tom Foreman
May 30, 2011
Julie and Family- My thoughts are with you.
Hanging out with Randy during grade 10 thru 12 brings back lots of memories. Listening to those first Led Zeppelin Albums in Randy's bedroom for hours, his famous house parties at his parent's house in South Van and hanging around 57th and Knight St. As I reflect back Randy was a good friend who I never saw get mad or say anything bad about others. God Bless
Steve and Isabel Foote
May 30, 2011
Julie, Jamie, Jaclyn and Taylor,
Our warmest thoughts are with you.
Randy was a true friend. I will always remember Randy calling us in Williams Lake to make sure we didn't miss our 10th Thompson school reunion and taking us there in his beloved GTX. Randy's love for cars, music and fun was infectious. We always felt at home with Randy and we will be forever grateful for the time we managed to spend with him over the last few years.
Love,
Steve and Isabel
dina cadlick
May 30, 2011
dear julie'& the entire rask family. my heartfelt sorrow is with you all during this sad time.it has been many years past but my memories of randy & all of us south van kids growing up together. will forever be a life long memory. his spirit will keep us connected. with deep respect. dina cadlick.
May 30, 2011
Julie & family,
Our thoughts are with you guys during this sad time.
After hearing about Randy i started to think about all the great times we had together. Hanging out at
school,then working at Mr Mikes on davie,or going to the drags,then all the memories from Whistler sharing the A frame with John,Ken,Jimmy & Al listening to Madison blues and having Monte Cristos then hiking to west bowl for fresh powder. I always enjoyed seeing Randy at the Fire Hall or at our kids hockey games and having a few laughs everytime we were together.
Rudy you will be missed my friend.
Greg & Donna Marshall
Cheryl Youds
May 30, 2011
To Julie and kids, so sorry for your loss, randy was a great friend to my dad. i remeber coming over when i was a little kid and riding the lawnmower. My thoughts are with the family. Love Cheryl Youds xoxoxo
May 30, 2011
Dear Julie and Family,
My thoughts are with you as I reflect on the passing of Randy.Tom Foreman contacted me yesterday and I have been thinking about Randy and all the fun times that we all had hanging around with him.From going to bowling when we would all meet at Randy's house on Sat. morning at 59th and Borden and pile into Mr, Rask's Fiat and bomb down to the lanes on Kingsway.We would play roller hockey at Walter Moberly B, what fun.I am sure that all of us reflect on the great partys that Randy had at his house, usually when his parents were out for the evening.Randy was the glue that bound us together and he was a good friend to us all.
My deepest sympathy, Bruce Bell
Don & Debbie Ellis
May 30, 2011
Dear Julie and Family,
Don and I are deeply saddened to hear the passing of Randy. We hold close to our hearts many, many fun memories.
We are thinking of you and your family during this very sad and difficult time.
Take care,
Love Don and Debbie Ellis
Heather & Jim Hicks
May 29, 2011
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time, sending huge hugs
Star Mahara
May 29, 2011
Julie and Family, I am saddened to hear this. I remember Randy as a thoughtful, kind, and generous person with an amazing joy for life.
Take care of each other,
Star Mahara
Lynn (Warnock) Holloway
May 28, 2011
This is still so shocking to try and comprehend! My heart goes out to all of the little Rask-als having to deal with this, especially with Father's Day right around the corner. Having lost my own Dad, I know the deep sorrow that this kind of loss carries, especially with your Dad being so young and still so much to experience with you all - weddings, babies, etc. And, Jules, you're amazingly strong. I'm only ever a phone call away on the hard days (and they will come).
Love and blessings to you all!
Fiona Messer
May 28, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with you Julie, Jaimie, Jackie and Taylor at this time.... Fiona...
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