Obituary

Randall Oliver Keele, of Phoenix, AZ died December 16, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born January 8, 1953 in Challis, ID to Randall and Patricia Keele. He graduated from Arco High School in Arco, ID. Randy worked in copper mining the last several years and received many awards for workmanship and special recognition. He had also obtained his business certification. He was an active member at his church, Christ Community United Methodist Church in Avondale, AZ. He had recently retired at age 62. Randy is survived by his wife, Lorna Jean Keele; daughter, Annalisa Bauer (Cory); sons, Jerry Keele, Jason Keele (Renee), Vance Keele (Kali), and Joe Palmer; sisters, Suzanne Edelman (Jack), Vicki Keele, and Rise’ Baker (Howard); brothers, John Keele (Wendy), David Keele (Nancy), Paul Keele (LeeAnn); eleven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Randall and Patricia Keele, and his grandson Ty Randall Bowcutt.

A funeral will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Christ Community Methodist Church, 104 W. Western Avenue, Avondale, AZ. Burial will follow at West Resthaven Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ.