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2017

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Larry Randall Obituary

Larry Randall

Age 78 passed away Tuesday February 7, 2017 at home following a short battle with cancer.
Larry was born October 26, 1938 in Minnesota and was one of 8 children to the late Donald and Sarah Randall.
He grew up on a farm and learned all his gardening skills at an early age.
He moved to California when he was 18 and has stayed here ever since.
He started working as a gas station attendant, then went on to become a mechanic and eventually opened his own automotive repair business with his brother in 1977 known as Randall Bros. Automotive which is still in operation today.
After Larry retired in 2007 he especially enjoyed gardening and was renowned for his TOMATOES. He also enjoyed doing projects around his home. He was an avid sports fans, especially S.F. Giants S. F. 49ers Golden State Warriors.
In addition to his wife Debbie, he is survived by his daughter Amanda Aranda (Ryan) of Sacramento, and 2 Grandchildren Sarah and Billy, as well as a sister Shirley Gleason of Hesperia, sister Colleen Standage of Helendale and a brother Bob Randall (Barbara) of Oroville. Larry is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Donations in Larry's memory may be made to Hospice By the Bay 17 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Larkspur, Ca. 94939 Memorial service to be held at Adobe Creek Funeral Home 331 Lakeville St Petaluma, Ca. On Sunday February 19, 2017 at 11:00AM.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 10 to Feb. 12, 2017.

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February 11, 2017

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