Obituary: Randall Theodore Mix “Randy”, The Dalles

Randall Theodore Mix “Randy” currently living in The Dalles and died in The Dalles on April 28, 2022.

He was born in Golden Valley, Minnesota on July 31, 1963, to Theodore Mix and Carolyn Heino. He was a brother to Pamela, Timothy, Cindi and Jon. He moved with his family to Michigan.

Randy entered the Air Force in 1980 and met his first wife Jeanette Carey at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, New Mexico. Their daughter Julie was born in 1984. He was stationed in England and Germany. He traveled to Japan and Scotland while he was stationed in England. Randy’s last assignment was with the development of the stealth fighter at Tonopah air force base in 1991.

He met his wife Kim when they were both stationed in Germany, and they were married in 1990 in Las Vegas. Randy was a member of the Pine Grove Fire Department and Wy’East Fire District for over 25 years, fighting everything from house fires to wildland fires. Randy was a crew member on NASCAR limited sportsman team for Don Williams where they raced in phoenix.

Randy loved motorcycles and bought his Harley when he left Germany. He was a member of the MSMC for a few years and made lots of good friends. Randy loved Metallica, his family, his friends and adored his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife Kimberly Mix and his daughter Julie Jordon and her soon to be husband Andrew Olufson; His mother Carolyn Mix; Siblings Pam, Tim, Cindi, Jon and their spouses; nephews Kris, Neal, and Shannon, Seth, Sam, and Peter; nieces Katrina and Alysa and their spouses; and grandsons Jared Jordan, and Lucas Olufson and granddaughter Jocelyn Jordon.

He is preceded in death by his father Theodore “Ted” Mix. There was a viewing for Randy at Andersons’ Tribute Center (1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031) on Monday, May 9th, 2022 starting at 10:00 A.M., with a funeral service after the viewing on Monday, May 9th , 2022 starting at 2:00 P.M. Randy will be laid to rest at Pine Grove Butte will take place immediately after the funeral (2687 Van Horn Dr, Hood River, OR 97031). Following the graveside service, the family is holding a reception at the Pine Grove Fire Department (2995 Van Horn Dr, Hood River, OR 97031).

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.