Obituary of Randy James Valentine

VALENTINE - Randy James passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, May 5, 2015. He was born July 20, 1951 to (Henry) Ross and (Margaret) Jean (Goldie) Valentine at Cabri Hospital. Randy has left behind his beautiful wife of 38 years Kandace, his daughters Karissa, Patricia (Ken Powell), and Nicole (Darren) James and grandchildren Claire and Sawyer James. He is survived by his half-sisters from Ross' first wife Eva (Haw): Elda (John) Thorburn, Nina Dickie, Wilda Miller and Marie Stienley and siblings from Ross' second wife: Grant (Kathy Jean) Valentine, Evelyn (Brian) Anderson, Marilyn (John) Knelson, Allen (Shelley) Valentine, Lee (Pat) Valentine. Brother-in-law Rod (Linda) Woodrow, sister-in-law Emily Bergquist. As well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by both of his parents and his oldest brother Marvin Valentine. Also his mother and father-in-law Anna and Jim Woodrow, sister-in-law Arletta Brown and brother-in-law Gary Bergquist. Randy spent much of his life working on farms and ranches at White Bear, Val Marie and Cantuar before coming back to the Pennant area. He finally settled just outside his home town of Pennant and worked for Mac and Shirley Garrett; farming, working cattle and cutting meat. When working at the Garrett's he met his wife-to-be Kandace Woodrow. They married in 1977 and had three daughters. His career there lasted for over 41 years and the Garrett's became an extended part of his family. Randy loved hunting and was always willing to teach a young one the pastime. He introduced many nephews and great-nephews to the trade. Fishing was another favorite pastime which he enjoyed and took many trips up north for the great fishing. His generous spirit and helpful nature will be missed by many. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from the Pennant Community Hall with Pastor Linda Hall officiating. The pianist was Lori Tate, the ushers were Jessica Williams, Hugh Williams, Dwayne Lange, Darren Titemore and the eulogy was read by Darren James and Nicole James. Donations in memory of Randy Valentine may be made to the Pennant Community Hall. For further information or to sign the family book of condolence, visit our website at www.parksidefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were in care of Parkside Memorial Funeral Home - Ryan Cappelle.