Randy Lynn Anderson, 69, of Laramie passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at his home in Laramie.
Randy was born June 8, 1954, in Laramie, Wyoming to Lucile (Wood) and Herbert C. Anderson of Walden, Colorado. He spent his childhood on the family ranch, near Walden, graduating from North Park High School in 1972. He received an associate’s degree in photography from Colorado Mountain College in 1974 and completed his bachelor’s degree in general agriculture from Colorado State University in 1978. Randy went on to work at the University of Wyoming Extension office as the agricultural extension agent of Carbon County. In 1982 he married the love of his life, Betsy (Elizabeth) Lodge, in Boulder, Colorado. Randy and Betsy then moved to Laramie in 1985 where they started their family. The move also allowed Randy to work at the state office of cooperative extension, based at the University of Wyoming, and work towards his masters in instructional technology at the UW College of Education, graduating in 1989. After retiring from the College of Agriculture in 2011, Randy went to work at a number of part-time jobs around Laramie, including the transportation department at Albany County School District 1. He loved 4-H, clocks, judging county fairs in Colorado and Wyoming, but mainly his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Hannah Marie and his brother, Frederick. He is survived by his loving wife Betsy, son and daughter-in-law, Westley and Megan Anderson, daughter and son-in-law, Kaycee and Bowen Ragland, his beloved grandchildren, Hannah Elizabeth and Benny Mo Ragland, his brother and sister-in-law, Philip and Debbi Anderson of Walden as well as aunts, uncles, nephews, and nieces.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 8th, 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Laramie. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Randy’s name to your local 4-H Club or the First United Methodist Church of Laramie.
Dear Betsy, I am so sorry to hear that Randy passed away. He was a kind soul and a good man. Most of all he was blessed to have had you as his partner in crime. May your memories give you comfort through the tough times. Randy will be beside you, watching over you and the family. Love you, Marilyn
Betsy, Sending prayers to you and your family!! Randy will be missed.
Betsy my heart breaks for you and your family. Randy was loved by so many of us!
Betsy and family, I am so very sorry and I hope in time you find Peace. Mary Jo Yost
Sending our condolences. The Woirhaye families
Betsy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you have my deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
Dear Betsy Wes and Kaycee Hugs And prayers to you all was a shock to hear about Randy I have Great Memories of you all from are Harmony School years You all take care and know Randy will be watching from above Love and care Billie
Dear Betsy, Wes and Kaycee. I send you my deepest condolences on Randy's passing. As the husband of an educational colleague or the father of their two children both of whom I taught, I always admired him as a truly caring spouse and family man. Sincerely, Dan Nelsoon
Betsy, I’m so sorry for your loss! Just know I’m here for you, you do not have to walk this journey alone. Prayers to you my dear friend. Debbie Fisher
Betsy, Wes, and Kaycee, Roy and I send our sincere Sympathy. Randy was a big help in 4-H Shooting Sports. RIP Randy. Prayers, Hugs, and Love, Roy and Nancy Kern
Betsy, Wes and Kaycee-what a shock to learn of Randy's unexpected passing. I have a lot of found memories of Randy while we were at CSU. He was so helpful to 4-Hers in the Poultry program. He leaves befind many memories to so many people. He made a difference.
Betsy - I'm just heartbroken for you....The neighborhood will miss him!!
Thinking of all of you, Wes, Kaycee, Betsy and family. So sorry for your tremendous loss. Randy was such a kind man. Lots of love from Alaska- Kendra and Kadence Wardlaw
Betsy, my heart is broken to see of Randy’s passing. I pray he is visiting with my parents. My love and prayers to you and your family.
Betsy, My heart goes out to you in the loss of your beloved Randy. I remember how devoted he was when your children were born. May happy memories of times gone by help to heal the hole in your heart.
Dear Betsy and family, please know we are praying for you. So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. May God’s peace and comfort surround you always. Jane Robbe Rhodes
Randy and I started with the Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service at the same time in 1978 and we retired the same year in 2011, so I've always felt a special bond with Randy. Rest in peace dear friend -- rest in peace.
I have known Randy since the 1980s and we worked together at while living in Rawlins, I was with the USDA and Randy with extension. We have maintained that friendship since that time. Great friend we will miss you Randy. Prayers to the family
Dear Betsy and family, I am so very, very sorry for your loss.