Randal Harris
1967 – 2024
Randy peacefully passed away in Ventura on June 9th at the age of 67 due to Frontal Temporal Dementia.
Randy was born in Conrad, Montana. Most of his young life he lived in Nokomis, Ill then the family moved to Goleta in 1970.
He graduated from local schools, then went on to Florida and graduated from American Motorcycle Institute. . He owned a home in Santa Barbara and worked for Kawasaki Motorcycle shop from there he worked for Milpas Rental for 28 years.
He volunteered in the community helping build a playground at a Park in Santa Barbara, among many other jobs. Randy also coached for his son’s Hockey team. He loved taking his son Max and his friends motorcycle riding in different local hilly areas.
Randy was born in Conrad to Ronald Harris and Jackie Purvis, Grandson of the late Claude and Edna Harris (Peters) along with his Aunt Diana Harris, his late Uncle Gary. Cousin’s Kim and Cheryl (Harris) Judish along with many other cousin’s. On his mother’s side were the Sabbe’s, Christians, the Goddards etc. Between the Harris’s and the Sabbe’s they were related to almost everyone in Conrad.
His family nicknamed him “Randy Dandy” and yes, he was a dandy most of his life. He will be deeply missed by family members. Randy is survived by his son Max, and Step Dad, Roger and his devoted Mom, Jackie Vanderlaan, brother Alan Harris and sisters, Crystal Schell and Lisa Burke who were always there during his Dementia.
Our appreciation to Chris Donati, Randy’s Conservator for his on-going support.