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Randall Clark DeLozier
02/02/1941 — 02/13/2008
From Pasco, WA, US | Born in Nashville, Tennessee
Randall Clark DeLozier
Randall Clark DeLozier, 67, died on February 13, 2008, after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke on February 5, 2008.
Randall was born on February 2, 1941, in Nashville, TN, the only child of Ida Bell Hall and Elvan V. DeLozier, who both preceded him in death.
After high school, Randall served 4 years in the Air Force, and then attended the University of Tennessee, where he received a degree in Nuclear Engineering and was a member of Tau Beta Pi.
He met Fran Pajak at work, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in 1972, and they married about two months later in the Knox County Jail. There entire life together has been one adventure after another. He retired in 1993 from Martin Marietta at Oak Ridge National Lab, after a successful career in Nuclear Engineering, Computing, and Systems Engineering & Analysis. He consulted for a few years before accompanying Fran when her job transferred her to Hanford, Washington in 1996. He enjoyed fast cars, his fast boat, firearms, computer and video games, and playing chess with his son. He was dedicated to a life-time of learning, taking his last college class in a new computing language just last year.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary Frances Fran Pajak DeLozier; his son, Price Hall DeLozier; his daughter and son-in- law, RuthAnn DeLozier and Daniel M. Best; and, his infant granddaughter, Ember MaryLynn Best. Ember has been the joy of his life for the past nine months. He is also survived by his bob-tail calico cat, Bobby-cat.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Einan’s Funeral Home, with graveside to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Richland. Visitation will be at the funeral home prior to the service, Saturday from 8:00-10:00 AM.
Dear Fran and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul and Ryan Adams
We know how much Randall will be missed. We were just laughing about our attempt at having a team in the Knoxville bowling league – not even my handicap was enough to save us. My favorite Randall story was when you had us to your house for dinner when Ruth was a baby to try to encourage us to have a baby of our own. Randall had just gotten a new stereo system which Mike thoroughly enjoyed. After we left, Fran asked Randall if he thought the evening was a success and he said – Yes, he thought Mike definitely wanted a new stereo! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mike and Hannah
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fran and Family:
You have our deepest sympathy. We are very sad about losing Randall. He is a family member who is much enjoyed and loved. I know life without him will be very different. The review of his life, his enjoyments, and his successes is wonderful. What a full and fabulous life he had, and one that is cherished.
Much Love, Pam Wright and family
Dear Fran and children, Please accept my heartfelt sorrow in your loss. My fondest memories of Randall are when I was at Ida’s getting a perm, he said that the solution would make my hair fall out. I remember him coming to our house and he would want mother to fix him a meat loaf and a cake with GREEN icing,of course she did. And then there were the times on Howard street that he would experiment with his chemistry lab–with noisy results. My love to you all,
Rose Mary
To the family of Mr. Delozier:
I am sorry to hear about your loss, and wanted to share with your family a comforting thought that God has promised mankind at Rev. 21:3&4, when you get a chance please read it. And may the God of all comfort be with your family at this time.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Joanne
Fran and RuthAnn,
Please accept my sympathies for your loss. I remember fondly the time you hosted a party at your house for Sandstorm and Randall was in charge of cooking on the grill. He made all of the kids and me feel right at home.
I will be unable to attend the funeral because I will be out of town, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Robin Morris
Fran – Jeff and I are so sorry to hear of Randall’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Fondly,
Jeff and Vicki Gordon
Dear Mrs. DeLozier & Family,
We, the parents and sisters of Rima Torres-Binion, would like to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. We have had you all in our prayers the past week and will continue to do so. God bless you all. The Torres Family
Dear Fran:
I am so sorry to hear of your sad news. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Regards,
Barbara
Richland Rotary
Fran, Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
My wife and I were saddened to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this unfortunate time.
I’m so sorry, know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I love you all.
Frieda
Dear Fran & Family:
I was so sorry to hear of Randall’s passing away. I can’t think of Randall without seeing a smile or mischievous look on his face. : I always loved his sense of humor. When he joined the air force he left his car at home. I got onto Aunt Ida and Uncle Elvin every time they went somewhere in itI was 6 or 7I would ask them if they called and asked Randall if they could use his car. When he came home he thanked me for taking care of his car.
I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Love Always:
Carrie Tyler
Fran,
Even though I did not know Randall well, I always enjoyed hearing of his “adventures” when I would inquire about him. I hope that in the days ahead that the memories of your 36 years of “adventures” bring you comfort and laughter because I know I always laughed at the Randall stories you told!
Cissy Perkins
Dear Fran and children,
I have to tell you a couple of things when Randall was small there were so many. I would go down town shopping and he would hide–one day I walked out of the store and he came running out and said,was you going to leave me? Then there was the time mamie called Ida and said she needed to speak with Randall, she asked him where her flour,salt and baking powder was—his answer was “hasn’t that blown up yet”? Randall was very dear to me. My heartfelt love is with all of you.
Love, Nellie
Fran,
I am so sorry to hear about Randall and wish there was something that I could do for you and your family. Just know that I am thinking about you.
I met Randy when we were both doing technical programming at the K-25 plant DOE in Oak Ridge. Turns out we lived a couple of blocks apart in West Knoxville. We not only worked together, but carpooled and bowled on the same team. Finally, by enormous statistical coincidence, we both were dealing with Juvenile type one diabetes.
Later Randy moved to Oak Ridge, met Fran, and his priorities changed!
I remember an engineer with a keen analytic sense, a surprising imagination !, a creative approach to problem solving, a useful sense of office politics, and an enormous output of work.
Evidently all of this continued for his entire life, which clearly ended too soon. I know he’ll be missed.
Hello Mary Frances,
I saw Randy’s obituary in the Knoxville News Sentinal. I know that the sudden loss of your longtime mate and companion has been very truamatic for you. I hope that you are blessed with adequate loving support during your time of shock and sadness. Please accept the sympathy and condolences of an old friend.
Tom Lemons
Dear Fran and Family, Marilyn and I extend our prayers, offer of support and heart-felt sympathy to you and the entire family concerning the recent and sudden loss of Randy. Neither one of us knew until moments ago when we received Phill’s Rotary email. ray and marilyn
Fran, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and friend.
Leslie Smith
Richland Rotary
Fran,
Sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Sorry also that we’ve lost touch over the years. Ranndy was one of my favorite co-workers. Take care and good luck.
Bob Browell
Dear Fran,
Diane and I were so sorry to hear of your unexpected loss. We wish you strength in this time of sorrow and extend our deepest sympathies to you. In honor of Randall we will be observing a moment of silence at our next Rotary meeting. You both were such good supporters and we are all sadden by your loss and his passing.
With deepest sympathy,
Phill & Diane
Richland Rotarians
Dear Fran:
I’m so sorry to hear that Randy has died. You and your family are in our family’s prayers.
Milton Stanley
Dear Fran,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Ed
So sad to hear of your loss, Fran. I will always remember my brief time working with Randy. He taught this young analyst some essential skills, and made office politics bearable. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Terry Hannon & Mrs. Fred Hannon
My Dear Fran: With deepest regrets that Treja and I note the sad passing away of your beloved husband Randall. We pray that God gives you all the strength and wisdom to withstand this undescribable loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. I was out of town and came to know this sad news when opened my email today. Our prayers are always there for you and the family. May Randall’s soul rest in Peace.
Treja and Rampur Viswanath
Dear Fran:
Please accept Dale’s and my sincere sympathy on the loss of your soul mate. May the memories you made during your life together provide you solice.
Fondly,
Suzanne and Dale Heaston
Fran,
So sorry to learn of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Fran, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathy Yuracko & Bill Hewitt
Fran -I am so sorry to hear about Randall’s passing. I know that you will miss him and your adventures together — I thought that was a great word to describe him in the obituary. You and your family are in our prayers; like others have noted in this guest book, I, too, always looked forward to hearing about the adventures and interests you and he shared. You and your family are in our prayers,
Robin and Josh White
Warmest regards,
Robin
Dear Fran and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Randall’s death. He was such a wonderful host when we were at your home. Thanks to you and your wonderful family for welcoming us into your home. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. Fondly, Mary and Bill Kalk
One adventure after another is the truth! I have so many good memories all including the two of you. It was such a good thing in the family when Randall met you. And I am so so sorry that you have to go through this. I love you all and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Fran, Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband and friend.
Leslie and Dean Little
Hey Fran sorry to hear about Randall.I always felt welcome at your alls home. Im not to good at words or typing but we do love you and your famly very much. Hope to see you all soon.
love ya
Eugene
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Randall Clark DeLozier