Shelby Randall "Randy" Adams was born in Provo, Utah on 7 February 1947. He was the first of twelve children and we couldn't have asked for a better big brother.
Shelby and Barbara had a small home on a quarter acre in Orem that Shelby's father have given them. The home was not far from Shelby's older brothers home. When Randy was learning to walk, Barbara had to keep him on a child harness and rope because Randy was quick as lightning.
Being a child, he thought everything was his. Randy was caught almost daily walking through the back yards from his uncle and aunt's house with his arms full of the eggs he had gathered out from under their chickens.
In 1951, while the family lived in Springville, Randy contracted the polio virus when he was only 5 years old. Although he spent many months enduring hot packs on his legs and leg braces, Randy was one of the luckiest children to survive the epidemic that hit Utah with a fury; the count of afflicted was four times higher in Utah than anywhere else in the country. Catching it early on and with great care, Randy's bout with Polio left very little lasting effect in it's wake.
Randy attended Grandview Elementary, Dixon Jr High and graduated with his class from Provo High. As a member of the LDS faith, he was originally called to serve a mission in Argentina, but couldn't catch onto the roll of the "rr". Instead of Argentina, Randy served his mission in Hawaii. Upon his return, Randy joined the US Army, carrying on a strong military tradition of his forefathers.
On 11 Jul 1961, Randy married Kathleen Parker. Together, Randy and Kathy had five children, Jeff, Kim, Kristy, Brad, David. Randy and Kathy were later divorced and on 2 May 1992 Randy remarried to JoAnn Reed, the mother of four children.
Randy worked in many fields of construction, but always fell back on his father's trade, that of plumbing. Truly his father's son, he was very talented in working with his hands and could build or fix just about anything he touched.
Hard work wasn't always on his mind. Randy thoroughly enjoyed time outdoors hunting, fishing, camping and scouting. Randy earned his Silver Beaver Award, leaving only one more to go.
For over 35 years, Randy had a split personality and changed into Santa. With his children and grandchildren in the parts of Santa's Elves, Randy filled the part with a twinkle in his eye, bringing the Christmas spirit to thousands of little children.
Randy made his desires known, that after his role as Santa throughout the years, he wanted to die on Christmas day. His wish was granted on 25 Dec 2006 at his home in St George, Utah, surrounded by family.
Blessed be those who choose Hospice Care as their profession. As you are lifting great burdens from the souls of families and loved ones, there will never be a way to show the ultimate gratitude they feel.
Shelby and Barbara had a small home on a quarter acre in Orem that Shelby's father have given them. The home was not far from Shelby's older brothers home. When Randy was learning to walk, Barbara had to keep him on a child harness and rope because Randy was quick as lightning.
Being a child, he thought everything was his. Randy was caught almost daily walking through the back yards from his uncle and aunt's house with his arms full of the eggs he had gathered out from under their chickens.
In 1951, while the family lived in Springville, Randy contracted the polio virus when he was only 5 years old. Although he spent many months enduring hot packs on his legs and leg braces, Randy was one of the luckiest children to survive the epidemic that hit Utah with a fury; the count of afflicted was four times higher in Utah than anywhere else in the country. Catching it early on and with great care, Randy's bout with Polio left very little lasting effect in it's wake.
Randy attended Grandview Elementary, Dixon Jr High and graduated with his class from Provo High. As a member of the LDS faith, he was originally called to serve a mission in Argentina, but couldn't catch onto the roll of the "rr". Instead of Argentina, Randy served his mission in Hawaii. Upon his return, Randy joined the US Army, carrying on a strong military tradition of his forefathers.
On 11 Jul 1961, Randy married Kathleen Parker. Together, Randy and Kathy had five children, Jeff, Kim, Kristy, Brad, David. Randy and Kathy were later divorced and on 2 May 1992 Randy remarried to JoAnn Reed, the mother of four children.
Randy worked in many fields of construction, but always fell back on his father's trade, that of plumbing. Truly his father's son, he was very talented in working with his hands and could build or fix just about anything he touched.
Hard work wasn't always on his mind. Randy thoroughly enjoyed time outdoors hunting, fishing, camping and scouting. Randy earned his Silver Beaver Award, leaving only one more to go.
For over 35 years, Randy had a split personality and changed into Santa. With his children and grandchildren in the parts of Santa's Elves, Randy filled the part with a twinkle in his eye, bringing the Christmas spirit to thousands of little children.
Randy made his desires known, that after his role as Santa throughout the years, he wanted to die on Christmas day. His wish was granted on 25 Dec 2006 at his home in St George, Utah, surrounded by family.
Blessed be those who choose Hospice Care as their profession. As you are lifting great burdens from the souls of families and loved ones, there will never be a way to show the ultimate gratitude they feel.
Shelby Randall "Randy" Adams was born in Provo, Utah on 7 February 1947. He was the first of twelve children and we couldn't have asked for a better big brother.
Shelby and Barbara had a small home on a quarter acre in Orem that Shelby's father have given them. The home was not far from Shelby's older brothers home. When Randy was learning to walk, Barbara had to keep him on a child harness and rope because Randy was quick as lightning.
Being a child, he thought everything was his. Randy was caught almost daily walking through the back yards from his uncle and aunt's house with his arms full of the eggs he had gathered out from under their chickens.
In 1951, while the family lived in Springville, Randy contracted the polio virus when he was only 5 years old. Although he spent many months enduring hot packs on his legs and leg braces, Randy was one of the luckiest children to survive the epidemic that hit Utah with a fury; the count of afflicted was four times higher in Utah than anywhere else in the country. Catching it early on and with great care, Randy's bout with Polio left very little lasting effect in it's wake.
Randy attended Grandview Elementary, Dixon Jr High and graduated with his class from Provo High. As a member of the LDS faith, he was originally called to serve a mission in Argentina, but couldn't catch onto the roll of the "rr". Instead of Argentina, Randy served his mission in Hawaii. Upon his return, Randy joined the US Army, carrying on a strong military tradition of his forefathers.
On 11 Jul 1961, Randy married Kathleen Parker. Together, Randy and Kathy had five children, Jeff, Kim, Kristy, Brad, David. Randy and Kathy were later divorced and on 2 May 1992 Randy remarried to JoAnn Reed, the mother of four children.
Randy worked in many fields of construction, but always fell back on his father's trade, that of plumbing. Truly his father's son, he was very talented in working with his hands and could build or fix just about anything he touched.
Hard work wasn't always on his mind. Randy thoroughly enjoyed time outdoors hunting, fishing, camping and scouting. Randy earned his Silver Beaver Award, leaving only one more to go.
For over 35 years, Randy had a split personality and changed into Santa. With his children and grandchildren in the parts of Santa's Elves, Randy filled the part with a twinkle in his eye, bringing the Christmas spirit to thousands of little children.
Randy made his desires known, that after his role as Santa throughout the years, he wanted to die on Christmas day. His wish was granted on 25 Dec 2006 at his home in St George, Utah, surrounded by family.
Blessed be those who choose Hospice Care as their profession. As you are lifting great burdens from the souls of families and loved ones, there will never be a way to show the ultimate gratitude they feel.
Shelby and Barbara had a small home on a quarter acre in Orem that Shelby's father have given them. The home was not far from Shelby's older brothers home. When Randy was learning to walk, Barbara had to keep him on a child harness and rope because Randy was quick as lightning.
Being a child, he thought everything was his. Randy was caught almost daily walking through the back yards from his uncle and aunt's house with his arms full of the eggs he had gathered out from under their chickens.
In 1951, while the family lived in Springville, Randy contracted the polio virus when he was only 5 years old. Although he spent many months enduring hot packs on his legs and leg braces, Randy was one of the luckiest children to survive the epidemic that hit Utah with a fury; the count of afflicted was four times higher in Utah than anywhere else in the country. Catching it early on and with great care, Randy's bout with Polio left very little lasting effect in it's wake.
Randy attended Grandview Elementary, Dixon Jr High and graduated with his class from Provo High. As a member of the LDS faith, he was originally called to serve a mission in Argentina, but couldn't catch onto the roll of the "rr". Instead of Argentina, Randy served his mission in Hawaii. Upon his return, Randy joined the US Army, carrying on a strong military tradition of his forefathers.
On 11 Jul 1961, Randy married Kathleen Parker. Together, Randy and Kathy had five children, Jeff, Kim, Kristy, Brad, David. Randy and Kathy were later divorced and on 2 May 1992 Randy remarried to JoAnn Reed, the mother of four children.
Randy worked in many fields of construction, but always fell back on his father's trade, that of plumbing. Truly his father's son, he was very talented in working with his hands and could build or fix just about anything he touched.
Hard work wasn't always on his mind. Randy thoroughly enjoyed time outdoors hunting, fishing, camping and scouting. Randy earned his Silver Beaver Award, leaving only one more to go.
For over 35 years, Randy had a split personality and changed into Santa. With his children and grandchildren in the parts of Santa's Elves, Randy filled the part with a twinkle in his eye, bringing the Christmas spirit to thousands of little children.
Randy made his desires known, that after his role as Santa throughout the years, he wanted to die on Christmas day. His wish was granted on 25 Dec 2006 at his home in St George, Utah, surrounded by family.
Blessed be those who choose Hospice Care as their profession. As you are lifting great burdens from the souls of families and loved ones, there will never be a way to show the ultimate gratitude they feel.
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