On Sunday, April 10, 2022, Randy Jorgensen, 68, loving husband, friend, and father of three children passed away at his home in Draper, after a valiant battle with cancer. Randy was surrounded by his family and one of his close friends was also present with his family when he passed.
Randy was born in Los Angeles, CA on April 3,1954 and was immediately adopted by his parents, Eldon and Shirley Jorgensen, who brought him back to Salt Lake City and raised him along with his brother Rick.
Randy met the love of his life, Shauna, in the fall of 1982. They married on August 2, 1989, and together have three beautiful children, Josh Wright, Dana Sneyd and Wes Coulam, along with five perfect grandchildren.
After graduating from Cottonwood High School in 1972, Randy worked in construction until he found his passion in the electronics business with Don Riches in 1990. Randy later worked with Compass Marketing, Front Range Marketing, Crestone Technology Group and BMW of Murray. Randy was currently employed with Veterans Trading Company with one of his best friends, Steve Culligan.
Randy had a passion for golf, BMWs, family and friends. If you ever played a bad round of golf with Randy, he would say “We don’t get paid enough to get mad about golf.” Randy told us the night before he passed that his favorite golfer was his Dad. His family felt fortunate to be able to watch the Masters by his side on their last weekend together.
Randy was preceded in death by his mother and father, Eldon and Shirley Jorgensen, cousin, Shawna Davis, aunts, uncles and some very special friends.
Randy is survived by his wife, Shauna Jorgensen, daughter, Dana Sneyd (Matt), son Josh Wright (Amy), son Wes Coulam (Rachel) and his grandchildren, Jacilynn Wright, Jaxon Wright, Avery Coulam, Willa Coulam and Samuel Sneyd. As well, by his brother, Rick Jorgensen (Willi); sister, Mary Jane Schmerberg (Steve); nephews, Jeff and Kerry Jorgensen; aunts and uncles; and countless friends who were his true brothers and sisters.
We would like to thank all of the wonderful people at the Huntsman Cancer Institute who have become part of our family. We love you. A special thanks to: Scott Samuelson, MD, Utah Cancer Specialists; Neejar Agarwal, MD, Huntsman Cancer Institute; Sumati V. Gupta, MD, Huntsman Cancer Institute.
There will be a private celebration of Randy’s life held at Randy's home golf course, Meadowbrook GC on Saturday, May 14. 2022. Details to follow.
Rest in peace my love. You never backed down and everything will be alright.
I loved golfing with you two. “The circle of love” good putt! Love to you and your family Shauna! My deepest sympathy.
He well be mess he was a exelen man
Randy’s life was very intertwined with mine in so many ways. I know how much he loved his family and his friends. I send love and light to all of them, RIP Randy, I know you will always be with them❤️
My deepest sympathy. Allow yourself time to grief. Randy will always be there for you.
You are an amazing women. Time will heal.
So sorry for your loss piece be with you
So sorry to hear Randy passed. He was a fighter to the end. May God be with you during this difficult time.
My dear Randy,
I am sitting here one week after you passed and I am heartbroken. I miss your smiling, brave face and I wish I could rub you back and give you kiss again.
What a great journey we have had, I love you completely. To Dana, Josh, Wes, and your beautiful families, I hope that you can feel peace knowing how much your dad and grandpa loves you.
We love you RJ
-Shauna
I’m sorry to here about the loss of this amazing human being. He fought hard. I loved all of our discussions. The memory that immediately comes to mind is that one day for treatment he told me he was having a hard time. I told him that I wanted him to write down 10 things he was thankful for. The next time he came in for treatment he had completed his homework and handed me the list with a big smile. Randy will be missed. He was a good human.
Shauna, Josh, Dana and Wes, Jessica & I sorry to hear. Randy was an inspiration to me, he is one reason I'll always drive BMW's lol. We will greatly miss him.
Russ Clayton.
Randy was such a great guy and so much fun to hang out with.
I met Randy in 1990 and thoroughly enjoyed working with him... and golfing. He is definitely one of the good guys. He was always upbeat and happy and simply a joy to be around. He'll definitely be missed.
It was always such a pleasure to take care of and see Randy. His conviction to pushing and working through his treatments and trials was truly inspiring. I will miss him. Love to you Shauna and all the rest of your beautiful family.
Randy my friend you will be missed. We spent many a days sitting and laughing on the showroom floor talking life, cars, "manly things", family and so much more.
One thing that I will hold onto forever is you would never, never let me discount who I was and what I contributed in my word. You built me up even when you were down. You believed in me when often I didn't believe in myself.
I will miss you forever as a friend and as one I will consider one of the good ones in life.
I hope that you found your garage in heaven stocked with all the favorites. Of course only leading to empty two lane roads that you can go tear up with the sun in your face, music in your ears, and clubs in the trunk.
You were taken too soon from us, I will miss your laugher and smiles. And most of all miss a true friend that never cared who I was. This is not the end, I will be expecting you to have my car ready when the time comes. Until then...
Shauna,
I am very sorry for your loss. I am thinking about you and sending love.
-Miranda
A very bright light, in the World's Chandelier of Humanity, has gone out by Randy's passing. Anyone who was fortunate to know Randy understands the world is a little less bright. He was a strong, positive and loving man who loved life and all around him. His light will become brighter, after the grieving, through Shauna, his children and grandchildren. I feel fortunate to have known Randy and Shauna. Godspeed Randy.
Shauna, I meant every word and my heart is with you every day! I love you always and I’m right here when you end me and even when you don’t! Prayers and precious love to you all! Suzy
I love ya my friend. You are missed. Get in the Truck
Randy,
As we come together this week to celebrate your life, I watched you celebrate it every day! Your love for your family and friends and the way you always tried to help and encourage others was so inspiring to me!
I know you will be out there with us on the course, where we spent so much cherished time together! I will never forget the day we both eagled number one! Love you my friend! Cully!
I enjoyed Randy coming to River Oaks to talk golf, order shoes or clubs, or just hang out in Mitch's office. I already miss him. RIP Randy! I hope we meet again someday.
I know Andrew cherished your friendship Randy. You were so kind to listen. I am so happy you found the love of your life. You have a beautiful family. You fought a tuff battle. I bet you were Huntsman favorite
patient. Thanks for your selflessness to do Huntsman’s trails. You are just a amazing man, husband, father and grandfather. RIP
Gone to soon. You will be missed.