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John (Jack) Edger Randall II, 81, passed away June 19, 2010, at his home in Wasilla. A celebration of life is planned for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Kevin and Carolyn Tubbs, 711 Randall’s Way, Wasilla. For questions or directions, please call Carol Coe at 357-0622.
Mr. Randall was born April 15, 1929, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to John and Ruth (Lyke) Randall. He served in the Army in 1949 during the Korean Conflict, which led him to Alaska. Mr. Randall lived in Cooper Landing, Juneau and Fairbanks before calling Wasilla his home. He worked as a golf professional and retired as an outfitter.
Some hobbies he enjoyed were sailing and cross-country and downhill telemark skiing. He was an avid golfer and greatly enjoyed time with his dog, Josie.
Mr. Randall is survived by his current wife, Mary Randall; three sons, John E. Randall III, Tim Randall and Jim Randall; 12 grandchildren, Kim, Chris, Brian, Ryan, Jeremy, Ian, Michael, Kyle, Tara, Jeff, Robynne and Tanya, and 11 great-grandchildren, McKenna, J.W., Colby, Lyndsey, Neamiah, Teddy, Annaliya, Jackson, Alexander, Herrison and Jenn.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine Randall, and his daughter, Shari Randall.
Arrangements were with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Wasilla.