Randall James HENELY

HENELY, CHILCOTE, SCHROEDTER, VAUGHNN, WEISSGERBER, SILVA, KICK, HENELY-LEWIS, LEWIS

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 12/14/2012 at 15:00:00

March 23, 1940 --- December 8, 2012

Randall “R.J.” James Henely, a 17 year resident of the Kettle Falls, WA area, passed away on December 8, 2012 at his home. R.J. was born on March 23, 1940 in Clarion, IA the son of Randall James and Harriett Ann (Chilcote) Henely. He moved with his family to California where he attended school and graduated from Sierra High School in the town of Glendora. Following high school, R.J. began working in aircraft assembly for the McDonald Douglas Aircraft Company. He then left McDonald Douglas and began working for Continental Airlines. R.J. worked a wide variety job within the company before becoming the director of flight kitchens for Los Angeles Airport and Chicago O’Hare Airport. On September 9, 1975, Randall married Sharon L. Schroedter in Lombard, IL. They moved to Mt. Home, AR where they began and operated a worm farm. After two years, they relocated to Denver, CO where they resided for several years before moving to Edmonds, WA. R.J. worked in real estate development and property management for Sea Galley, Egg Head, Flakey Jakes and Starbucks. In 2003 he retired from Starbucks as the Asset Manager for Canada and the Mid-West division of the United States. He then joined his wife in Kettle Falls where they could enjoy their dream home and its unending change of beautiful scenery. While in retirement, he was a six year volunteer director of the Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament in Kettle Falls and loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. He had a passion for the outdoors where he enjoyed many hunting and fishing adventures. R.J. had a vast amount of knowledge and intellect which made him a valuable employee and a man of many hats. He believed that the value of a person began and ended with an honest character. He gave of his love, support and guidance and was tough but fair.

R.J. was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Henely, at the home; one sister, Sheila Vaughnn and her husband, Chuck of Tucson, AZ; sons, Jeffrey Weissgerber, Draper, UT, Michael Weissgerber, Carol Stream, IL, Timothy Weissgerber and his friend, Melissa, Marathon, FL; daughters, Lori Henely, San Diego, CA, Colleen Silva, Santa Cruz, CA, Julie Kick and husband, Ralph, Miamisburg, OH, Shannon Henely-Lewis and husband, Ian, Mukilteo, WA, 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A family gathering will be held in the spring of 2013 in the Seattle, WA area. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of your choice. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.

Please enjoy this dedication by R.J.’s grandson Chris:
A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that say “Grieve not for me.” Remember the best times, the laughter, the songs. The good of my life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage. I’m counting on you. Keep on smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease. My soul is at rest. Remembering all how I was truly blessed. Continue my traditions no matter how small. Go on with you life. Don’t just stare at the wall. I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin, until the day comes that we’re together again…. --Author unknown--

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