John and Patricia Randall's Obituary
Mr. and Mrs. John (Jack) and Patricia (Pat) Randall of Grand Haven left this world only days apart and together now rest safely in the arms of their Heavenly Father. Pat, age 89, was born March 6, 1927, in South Bend, Indiana, to Frederick and Louise (Cudahy) Crowe. Pat passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016, at Grand Pines Assisted Living Center. Jack, age 93, was born May 6, 1923, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Merwyn and Imelda (Voll) Randall. Jack passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at the Heartwood Lodge Hospice Residence.
Jack and Pat were married on June 17, 1950, at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. They made many wonderful memories during their 66 years together and shared a love of golf, tennis, and all Notre Dame-related activities. They also enjoyed wintering in Naples, Florida during their retirement years. They were members of St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Grand Rapids, and had also lived in Grand Rapids for many years prior to becoming Grand Haven residents.
Pat devoted many years to lovingly caring for her family, and she enjoyed volunteering for hospice organizations, the hospital, and local reading programs. She was also involved with the Head Start program and Junior League. In addition to golf and tennis, she enjoyed playing bridge.
Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and went on to graduate from the University of Notre Dame Law School. He taught for many years at Grand Valley State University and Aquinas College. He also served as the CEO of Challenge Machinery for ten years prior to his retirement, and he was active with the Chamber of Commerce in Grand Rapids, the Rotary Club in Grand Haven, and Habitat for Humanity in Florida.
Jack and Pat are lovingly remembered by their four children: Christine (Russell) Wagner of Chicago, John (Karen) Randall of Naperville, IL, Mark Randall of Grand Haven, and Meg (Mark) Jorgensen of Chicago; nine grandchildren: Graham (Lisa) Mudd, Claire (Mat) Jachim, Jack Randall, Samuel Randall, Lauren (Anthony) Rosafort, Jessica Randall, Meghan (Kurt) Olmer, Alec Jorgensen, and Sarah Jorgensen; five great-grandchildren: Henry, Leila, Carson, Ivy, and Ella; Pat’s sister, Joan McShane and brother, Frederick (Rosemary) Crowe; and John’s brother, Bernard (Mary Ann) Randall. They were preceded in death by Pat’s brother, Robert Crowe, and sisters, Carol Boogerd and Punky Mikesell; and Jack’s brother, Dr. Thomas Randall.
A service honoring both Jack and Pat will be held 12:00 Noon Monday, October 3, 2016 at St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church in Grand Haven with Rev. Father Ernie Schneider officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will take place in Lake Forest Cemetery in Grand Haven. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Habitat for Humanity and the Alzheimer’s Association. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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