Randy Charles Fowle

Randy Charles Fowle, 52, of Emigrant, Montana, passed away suddenly Monday, May 25, 2015 at his home with his wife at his side. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. A graveside memorial will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 30th. We will meet at the Funeral Home and proceed to Mountain View Cemetery. Veterans Honors will be held by Park Post #23 American Legion and NAVY Active Duty Honors Team. A celebration of Randys life will be held following the burial at he and Criss home in Emigrant (241 Capricorn Dr.) beginning at approximately 2:30 P.M. Memorials are preferred to: Stafford Animal Center, 3 Business Park Road, Livingston, MT 59047. Randy was born on March 20, 1963, in Lynwood, California. He was the son of Jack and Ramona (Heien) Fowle. He received his education in Anaheim, CA and was a graduate of the Loara High School Class of 1981. During his high school days Randy worked for the DeLorean Motor Company as an inspection technician. Following school, Randy entered active military service in the United States Navy, and served his country while stationed in San Diego as a Sonar Technician. He received an Honorable Medical Discharge in 1985. Following his stint in the service Randy moved to Yellowstone National Park and worked at the Lake Hotel as a Porter. He then made his way to Olympia, Washington where he worked for a few years as a driver for the State Fishery Service. He later decided to pursue a career in cooling and refrigeration. Randy moved to Colorado Springs, CO and completed school there in the mid-90s. He stayed in Colorado Springs for a while working for a commercial refrigeration company. Loving the Yellowstone area, Randy then moved to West Yellowstone, in 1999, where he worked for Yellowstone Refrigeration for a few years. He moved to Bozeman working for Bridger Heating and Cooling. He later was awarded the contract to service Yellowstone National Park and started Fire Hole Refrigeration. During his service in the park he met the apple of his eye, Cris. On July 4th, 2009 Randy was united in marriage to Cristin "Cris" Dewey at their home in Emigrant. He served the Park from 2001 to 2013. Following the end of his contract he began working with Montana State University, Bozeman with their HVAC and Pipefitting Engineering department. He was currently employed with MSU. Randy enjoyed the Montana life-style. He loved the desert and anytime the temperature was hot. The outdoors was his play ground, he loved to golf on well-kept greens, hiking Red Sands and Capital Reef Parks in Utah. He loved any California beaches, four-wheeling and downhill skiing. Above all else he loved his dogs. He had such a soft spot for their love. He will be remembered for being giving; giving of his time, himself and his love. He was hard working but knew how to play too. He could be sarcastic but was very affectionate as well. Blessed be his memory. Randy is survived by his: his loving wife, Cris Fowle of Emigrant, MT. Step-Daughter, Cheyenne Bray of Clyde Park, MT. Sisters, Jaqueline Short of Ohio, Karen Frank of Oregon, Rhonda Coombes and her husband, Stephen of California. Sister-in-law Carolyn Dewey of California. Nieces and nephews, Shawn Eaton, Michelle Stokes, Natalie Frank, Meghann Herter, Christopher Coombes and Brandon Coombes. Many other relatives and friends. Randy is preceded in death by his Parents, Jack and Ramona Fowle and Sister, Sharon Callin. Arrangements are under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory.