Randy Lee Meade 1953-2022
Randy Lee Meade was born on March 26, 1953, In Belle Fourche, SD. He was the youngest of three children, born to Hap & Thelma Meade. Around the age of two, the Meade family moved to Miles City, where his mother worked as an RN and his dad helped his brother-in-law, Bob Kron, develop & run a roller rink. His father, Hap, also had dance work in Eastern Montana. Randy attended Jefferson School, Washington Jr. High and CCHS, In Miles City. Randy loved exploring the outside. He rode bicycles, played hide & seek, helped his dad with carpentry projects, and rode a horse named Flicka, at his Grandma Robison’s Ranch, south of Broadus.
In high school, Randy was on the tennis team, played basketball and was a gymnast. He shared a lifetime friendship with Dana Haggerty, also a gymnast. He played tenor sax in the high school band, as recalled by fellow musician Kolleen Waldo Forsyth. In 1972,
Randy achieved the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout and was honored at a ceremony, with his parents present. On occasion, Randy played the drums, locally, for his dad in the Mello Tones Band.
Randy graduated from CCHS in 1972 and enrolled at Miles Community College, earning his Associates of Arts degree in1974. That fall, he enrolled at Montana State University, in Bozeman, MT. In 1978, Randy graduated from MSU, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts. His first teaching position was in Power, MT.
Randy was a skilled carpenter and welder. He helped his brother Les and father Hap, build a Four-Plex Apartment in Miles City in 1972. He worked at Sarpy Creek as a welder for several years. He also received great pleasure being an officer of the Miles City Jaycees. He helped with Easter Egg Hunts for children & the Miles City Famous Bucking Horse Sale parade. He helped at the ticket booth & concessions.
He loved riding his Harley motorcycle, making several trips to the Black Hills. He was the Personal Care Provider for his parents, from 2015-2020. He had plans to take some long trips on his Harley, but his plans were cut very short, when a brain tumor took over his life. Randy loved to water ski and went out whenever he could. He spent may hours fishing, with his parents on their pontoon boat. Several trips were taken with the fifth wheel camping trailer with his parents, to the Black Hills, Tongue River Reservoir, Sheridan WY for a family wedding and to Wise Lake in MN. Many fishing hours were spent on the lake, along with musical entertainment with his cousins, Sherm, Mike & the Olson family, with fire side visits. Lester, Melody, Randy, Hap & Thelma made their last family trip to MN in 2007.
Randy had his own business, Meade’s Cabinetry & Construction. He did a variety of carpentry projects, including remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, as well as the maintenance for several rentals. He helped maintain rentals, for his parents. He also did asphalt work. Over the years, Randy has had several beloved dogs. He had two Lhasa Apso dogs, Ebony & Cinny. His current pet is Abby Marie, amini Aussie-Labordoodle. Abby was a wonderful therapy dog for Randy’s mother, Thelma, in her last years of life, being a constant napping partner. She is blond in color and has a very kind heart and disposition.
Randy passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022, at the t Heart & Home Care Facility, in Miles City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hap & Thelma Meade; grandmothers Barbara Robison and Minnie Meade. Both great-grandfathers have also passed (but were never a part of his life).
He is survived by his brother, Lester Meade (Carla) of Boise, ID and his sister Melody Haynes (Bob) of Miles City; niece Vicki (Haynes) Larson and her husband Glenn (whom Randy loved to visit with about civil engineering projects) and their children, Axel, Ares & Iris of Justin, TX ; nephew Travis (Jessica) Haynes of Billings, MT; nephew Spencer (Rachel Long) and children Amelia, Destiny & Austin of Miles City; niece Kerri (Meade) Sularz and husband Greg, of Missoula, MT; niece Tonya(Meade) Veches and her husband Tony and their children Brogan, Dresden & Camden, of Boise, ID. Randy also leaves behind numerous cousins and his special friend Marty Dyba.
A special thanks to the health assistants at Heart & Home Care Facility and the Holy Rosary Hospital Hospice nurses, for their gentle care for Randy in his last days.
Should friends or relatives desire, memorials may be made to the Miles Community College Foundation, in Randy’s name.
A graveside memorial will be held in June, 2022, at the Old Calvary Cemetery, in Miles City, MT, per Randy’s wishes.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 AM
Saturday June 18, 2022
Old Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 AM
Saturday June 18, 2022
Old Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Clara jo says
To all of Randy’s friends and family 🤗 May all of your wonderful memories fill your hearts on those tough days . Randy was a wonderful man .. God Bless
Diane M Welbes says
So sorry to hear about your loss. May it comfort you to know that I care.
Joe and Cathi Peila says
Melody and family: We are so sorry for your loss. Too young. May the Lord surround you with His peace and comfort.
McArthur Family/ Top Gun Asphalt says
This town and the world is definitely at a loss! Randy was a good man and a great friend! He will be greatly missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with his whole family!
Maureen Larson says
Melody and family – so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kaye Rainey Taylor says
Melody and family,, I’m so sorry for the loss of Randy. Our prayers are with you all. May God comfort you and fill you with happy memories os all the years you were blessed with.
Kaye Rainey Taylor says
Melody and family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of Randy. May God bless you with comfort in the memories from all the years you were blessed with. Love you my friend.
Melinda Tangen says
I’m very sorry to hear about Randy. He was a good neighbor. Always kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
Melody and all Randy’s family,
It is so hard to believe that Randy is gone. We had lots of visits when he came to Ace and we all are going to miss that. He was a very kind hearted person. May all your memories comfort you at this time of sorrow.
Debi Rapstad says
I was so sorry to hear about Randy. Melody, you and your family are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care.
Shirley A Rolf says
Melody and families, so for the loss of Randy. Thinking of you.
Mary Ann Stockhill Liles says
Condolences to the Meade family. He was such a great guy. My prayers to your family and Randy’s friends.
Mary Ann Stockhill Liles
Mallorey Vera-Kassner says
Miles City have definitely lost a true gentleman. He was a great worker and even amazing friend. Always made my day whenever I was able to cross paths with him and just stand there and talk and catch up. He will be forever missed!
Nancy Letke says
Melody and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss of Randy. Praying for God’s comfort, peace and love to surround you.
Donnie Rooney says
So sorry for the loss of Randy.He was a good man and friend.He will be deeply missed by the people at Ace. He always had a story to tell. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. R.I.P. my good friend.
Sandy McFarland-Hays says
Melody and Family, Sending prayers and condolences to all. Randy was a very talented person.
Patricia Herzog says
Melody and family..so very sorry for your loss.. we will hold all of you in our prayers 🙏 ❤
Carolyn Emerson Hays says
Les, Melody and families, I was so shocked to see Randy listed here. I always adored your baby brother. He was one of the kindest, sweetest persons I ever had the pleasure of knowing. Please accept my condolences and may God speed your healing. Remember Randy often and keep his memory alive and well as he is gone way too soon. Cooky
MERRY says
To all of Randy’s friends and family 🤗 May all of your wonderful memories fill your hearts on those tough days . Randy was a wonderful man .. God Bless Melody and families, so for the loss of Randy. Thinking of you. We will miss you Randy <3 <3
Alison Kron says
Randy had a huge kind heart ! I will miss our visits when we came to town.
Love to all of the Family !
Alison Kron
Lori Donnelly says
Melody and family,
I was saddened to hear of Randy’s passing. He was genuinely a nice man, who always had time for a quick visit. I’m so sorry for your loss! May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.
MARTHA CRANDALL says
nice photo of randy. my sympathy
Sherry Stanhope says
Prayers for his family & May he Rest in Peace!! Randy was a sweet kind man! His Big Heart & Gentle Soul will be miss. He so Loved his parents and pets and talked about them often. We always enjoyed dancing and catching up when I made it to town. Always had a smile 🙂
Kolleen Waldo Forsyth says
Im sad to see that Randy has passed away. We were classmates thru all 12 of our school years and in Jr Hi/HS band. Sympathies to Randys family. He was a kind, strong man and will be remembered as our class 50th reunion gathers this summer.
Patsy Davis says
Melody and family,
Thinking of all of you in your loss of Randy. He was always friendly and a kind, caring fellow, and many years ago, he offered me advice on a basement project that saved it! RIP, my friend, and may God bless all of you.
Jason S Goodson says
Oh my I just talked to him with in the past couple of weeks such a good man always willing to help anyone. I will remember his smile and the great talks we used to have at Bo jangels.
Scott an Karla Elder says
To the Mead family.
We got to know Randy when we built our house. His skill with a back hoe was amazing to watch.
While I was holding my breath, Randy, was calm and precise.
Randy became a great friend and will miss him. We are so greatful to have known him.
Our hearts go out to his family.
Scott and Karla
Kent Frette says
Melody and family: So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cherie and Val Dyba says
To all of Randy’s family, you are in our prayers. Randy was a great person always so very kind.
Denise and Jay Harvey says
A great man has joined in his heavenly family.
He will be missed. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Nancy Torgrimson Gerch says
I am sad. I remember Randy from CCHS and as a fellow gymnast. I enjoyed his updates on FB about his Mom and Dad, and his beloved Abby. May he Rest In Peace 🙏
Cheryl Tonn says
I am so sorry this happened to Randy. He was such a nice man and such a gentleman. I enjoyed his visits in my home when my brother came to town. He sure accomplished a lot of things in his life. Not a lazy bone in his body !!! I pray for healing for your pain and loss.
Mike Bissell says
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Randy was a great guy and good friend of mine. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends?
Marcia Fletcher Rudolph says
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. He was a great neighbor.
Scott Jens & Sue Jens says
So very sorry to hear of Randy’s passing, I remember him in highschool, I didn’t have him in class, but I followed his athletic career. He was an excellent competitor in gymnastics, and tennis, an d a very good young man, Due and I are sending our prayers out to the family.
Karen Losing says
Dear Melody and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss of your brother Randy. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Marc & Denise Hartse says
We were sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. I didn’t know him well but both my wife and I were acquainted with him, we always exchanged pleasantries. Our deepest condolences to the entire family.
Elaine Dosch says
Our hearts,sympathy and love to Randy’s family and special friend. We have so many fond memories of Randy and our time in Miles City with the Jaycees and Jayceens.
One of our 1st friends when we moved to Miles City way back in 1979.
Extra long hugs and Gods Blessings to you
Dale and Linda Marcil says
To the Meade family we are very sorry for your Loss. I met Randy in the JC,s was fun to be around and a good friend and was always glad to show you what he knew. We hope the memories stay with you forever.
Jude says
I just found out that Randy had Died.
So young.
I hope that all friends and family will have many happy memories to light their path at this time.
Vic Fondy says
My introduction to Randy was as a musician playing many dances with his father Hap Meade. I was living in Belle Fourche when Randy was born in 1953. It wasn’t until 2010 that our paths crossed again when I stopped in Miles City to visit Hap/Thelma in 2010. Thanks for all of the kind care and assistance you provided for them in their later years.