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Susan Randall Obituary
December 25, 1946 - February 26, 2023
Olympia, Washington - SUSAN LORRAYNE (Parish) RANDALL
A devoted wife, loving mother, dear sister, beloved teacher, and loyal friend to many, left us all on February 26, 2023 after living bravely with Parkinson's Disease for many years.
Susan was born in Tacoma on 12/25/46, forever to her chagrin, having to share this day with Christmas. She grew up in Gig Harbor, graduated from Peninsula High School in 1965 and Western Washington State College in 1969. She later earned a Master's Degree at the University of Portland. Susan married her high school sweetheart, Norm, in 1969, and raised four children in Oakville, Washington. Susan was a creative and energetic mother, kindergarten teacher, 4-H leader, artist, gardener, antique collector, and adventurous world traveler with her husband and children. In retirement, Sue and Norm lived in a small village in France for part of each year while also exploring Europe. Susan and Norm last resided in Olympia, Washington. Wherever she lived, Susan could make any house a most beautiful, welcoming and comfortable home. But mostly, Susan was known for her generous heart, kind spirit and inability to turn away any creature; human, four-footed, or winged and, included amongst many cats, dogs, birds and farmyard animals, the infamous Muscovy Duck.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Phyllis Parish, daughter, Erin, and infant son, Ross. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Norm Randall, daughter Lee (Dan Eakins) and sons Jesse (Kassie) and Bryan, grandsons Tamlyn and Lane Eakins, and sisters Marcia Parish (Elaine DuCharme) and Patsy Parish Bryan (Paul).
In lieu of flowers, a scholarship in Susan's name will be available in the future for remembrances.
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Memories and Condolences
for Susan Randall
MERLYN Sterling
March 23, 2024
Susan was my children's kindergarden teacher at Oakville Elementary School in 1991-92. She exuded kindness in everything she did. I could not have asked for a better teacher for my children. Her sense of humor made her so likeable as a person and her smile made everyone feel good.
I've since gone into public education and am getting ready to retire this June. This morning, while having my coffee and reflecting on my career and pending retirement, I thought fondly of Susan. I live nearby, (in Elma) and thought I would look her up and plan a meeting to get together and chat. I wanted to let her know what a positive role model she had been for both of my children and myself! I knew she would have appreciated the compliments and hearing of the positive enfluence she has had in both young and old alike.
I am sorry to hear of Susan's passing. It's never to late to tell someone how much you appreciate them!
Merlyn Sterling, (formerly, Merlyn Caverly) David Caverly and Lisa Caverly's mom.
Diane Stewart
March 20, 2023
If anyone knew Susan, they were fortunate!
Susan was a wonderful friend to have in life!
She had been my friend ( kind of like my best friend ) since 1969 !
Not as long as some but I was blessed to know her that long!
A creative, artistic etc sole Susan was!
I can not say enough nice things about her!
I will miss Susan forever!
I will never forget the last time I saw Susan! She was being Susan, as only Susan knew how to do!
Miss ya a lot Susan!
Diane Stewart
Terry Murphy
March 20, 2023
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Susan and we extend our condolences to the Randall family!
Terry Murphy-Peninsula Class of 65
Janet Botnen
March 19, 2023
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Janet Botnen
March 19, 2023
Our hearts are filled with all the fun times we had hiking, kayaking, back-packing, picnics, Tugboat Annie's dinners, with this truly wonderful, funny, and caring friend and classmate. Attached are just 3 of our many fond memories of adventures with the Randall's (Susan gathering campfire wood at ShiShi Beach in 2007, the 4 of us posing on giant driftwood at Damon Point State Park in 2015, and Norm & Sue at their home in Olympia 2014. Sincerely Ron & Janet
Gretchen
March 19, 2023
Norm and family, please accept my tearfully-laden condolences. Mike McDonald just shared the sad new of Susan´s passing. My heart is broken, but full of happy memories of many years past. Hugs to each of you.
Ron and Carla Kingsbury
March 14, 2023
Norm, We were sorry to learn of Susan's passing. Our thoughts go back to recent years in which we shared the fun of hiking and kayaking with you two and Janet and Ron. We are thinking of you and your family at your loss of a really good person.
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