Earl Randall

Earl DeRoyce Randall, 85, died January 28, 2015 in Carson, California. He was born at home September 7, 1929 to D.A. and Clara (Knowlton) Randall on the Florida Mesa near Falfa, Colorado. Earl attended Orr Elementary School and graduated from Durango High School in 1947. He married his High School Sweetheart, Jesse Smith, on January 18, 1948 in the Presbyterian Church of Durango. He worked for Randall Implement and Henry & Boldoff Parts, before moving his family to Albuquerque, NM, in 1964. He retired after 14 years of working for Automotive Machine Service in Albuquerque. After retirement, to stay busy, he volunteered for the Presbyterian Hospitals and churches, as a Deacon. He loved hunting, fishing, watching stock car races and even got to attend some NASCAR races. After his wife of 58 years passed away, Earl and his faithful little dog, Sparky, moved to Carson, CA in 2007. While his health still permitted, he joined the Carson Senior Center and participated in bingo events and casino bus trips. Earl also found time to work with Carson City Hall on issues effecting senior citizens. He is preceded in death by 1 infant daughter, 2 infant sons, both parents and 1 brother, Kenny. He is survived by: his sons, Earl Dennis and his wife, Debby Randall of Portland, OR; Lyle and his wife, Julie Randall of Albuquerque, NM; Paul and his wife, Elena Randall of Carson, CA; his brother Hank and his wife, Barb Randall of Glendale, AZ; his sister Beverly and her husband, LaVern St. Clair of Durango, CO; his grandchildren Heather, Nathan, Renee, Mark, and Valerie, as well as 9 great grandchildren, 2 nieces and 3 nephews. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sat. March 21, 2015 at Greenmount Cemetery, 900 Cemetery Road, Durango, CO. Following the service on Saturday, we would like to invite DHS classmates of 1947 and any other friends to come by The Palace Restaurant, 505 Main Ave., Durango, between 2:00pm and 4:30pm to visit and remember Earl with the family.