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RANDALL (RANDY) WILLIAM CLAEYS

Born: Aug 20, 1959

Date of Passing: Jan 13, 2012

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RANDALL (RANDY) WILLIAM CLAEYS August 20, 1959 - January 13, 2012 Randy Claeys, beloved husband of Penny and father of Greg, Dana and Jeff of Calgary, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012, at the age of 52 years. Randy was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB, where he spent many enjoyable summers at Grand Beach. He played junior football for the St. Vital Mustangs and attended Red River College. Randy married Penny Gilhuly on August 25, 1984, in Winnipeg where he began his career in sales. They resided in White Rock, BC, for eleven years before settling in Calgary in 2001. Randy was employed in various sales positions prior to beginning a business in Calgary, in the window and door industry and managing real estate investments. Over the past five years, Randy developed a passion for motorcycle touring, taking extended trips in North America with his friends. He also enjoyed vacationing, the highlight being visiting Italy for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Randy was most proud of the young adults his children have become. Besides his loving wife Penny, Randy is survived by his children, Greg, Dana and Jeff; his cousin Jo-Anne Ford; mother-in-law and father-in-law Shirley and Dick Gilhuly; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rick (Patti), Rod (Colleen), Jill (Rob) and Sherrill; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Gertrude and Bill Claeys and his brother Gerry. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS HOLLOWAY'S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E. Calgary, AB) on Tuesday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Randy Claeys, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. CALGARY, AB Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 16, 2012

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

  • I had some great memories with Randy in our football years. My heart goes out to Penny and the family. - Posted by: Moe Lambert (friend ) on: Jan 19, 2012

  • To Penny, Greg, Dana and Jeff our most sincere sympathy. Bob and Nancy Claeys and Family from Winnipeg - Posted by: Bob and Nancy Claeys (cousin) on: Jan 19, 2012

  • My deepest sympathy to Randy's family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I played football with Randy for a short period of time with the Mustangs and remember him as a great guy and football player. - Posted by: Patrick McCabe (Friend through football) on: Jan 17, 2012

  • So very sorry to read this terrible news. My heart goes out to you and your family Penny. - Posted by: Sandy (Chale) Fodchuk (High School Friend) on: Jan 17, 2012

  • Randy was a true friend in the post high school years in Winnipeg. He was always up for adventure and was responsible for many of my favourite memories. We were both in our early twenties when Randy helped me build my cabin. He was invaluable really. We had a great time doing it and we even learned "some" construction skills along the way. I recall one day during the foundation stage when my father came out to inspect our "work". Dad realized some of the floor beams were not perfectly level. Randy was deep into powerlifting at the time and he just lifted these huge beams from a squat position until my father and I could correct that. Why bother with a hydraulic jack when you had Randy? He was the physically strongest man I have ever known. It's sad to say we lost track of each other over the years but he was a great guy and he lives well in my memories. - Posted by: Rob Williamson (old friend) on: Jan 16, 2012

  • A great guy I knew when we were young. Wish I spent more time with Randy later in his life. - Posted by: Gregory P Eiers (Friend) on: Jan 16, 2012

  • Randy and Gerry and myself were brothers for the summer. I remember going early morning fishing and getting back to the cabin so our parents would not find out! We thought it worked!! During the summer we did everything together. I really miss those easy going, laid back, do nothing but having fun summer days! I can honestly say I think of those days quite often and always get a chuckle to think of what we did together. "Great Times I will never forget" Brad Childe - Posted by: Brad Childe (Cabin Friend) on: Jan 16, 2012

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