Randy Empey

RANDY E. EMPEY IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Randy Earl Empey, 26, of Idaho Falls, died May 4, 2006, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born October 18, 1979, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to David Earl Empey and Rosanne Shearer Empey. The family moved to Idaho Falls, where he attended schools and graduated from Hillcrest High School. He furthered his education at Idaho State University and then Neumont University in Salt Lake City, where he received the President’s Award for best grades. At the time of his death he was a student studying computer programming and software design. He had also lived in St. George, Utah and Driggs, Idaho, but spent most of his life in Bozeman, Montana, and Ammon. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Randy enjoyed computers, fishing and he especially loved spending time with his family. Survivors are: Parents: David and Rosanne Empey of Ammon Brother: Aaron Ray Empey of Ammon Brother: Joshua David Empey of Ammon Sister: Christine (Damon) Jeske of Phoenix, AZ Sister: Lisa Empey of Ammon Sister: Sara Empey of Ammon Grandfather: Darrell Empey of Driggs Grandfather: Gordon Shearer of Hurricane, UT He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Melba Empey and Geraldine Shearer. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, (963 S. Ammon) with Bishop Jim Summers of the Ammon LDS 1st Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Michele Weaver Tinker [bmtink@yahoo.com] Dear Dave & Rose, Our dearest sympathies are with you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. When I saw his picture it so reminded me of you, Dave, and all the happy times at Grandma Weaver's. You are in our prayers and our love is sent your way. Love always Michele (Missy) Weaver Tinker and family Zane and Betsy Calderwood [zanebetsy@tetontel.com] Dear David and family, We were saddened to read in the paper this morning that you have lost a son and brother. Know that we share in your grief as David's former classmates. We are sorry that you and your family are in mourning. Know that you are in our prayers, and we offer our assistance if you need it. Christopher Stolworthy [cstolworthy@gmail.com] I am extremely sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Randy and will miss him greatly. Taber Loveless [taber_l@hotmail.com] Randy was a friend of mine at Neumont. We worked on a number projects together and it was always an enjoyable experience. Randy brought a very unique and intelligent perspective to anything he was involved in. I looked forward to getting to know him better, but unfortunately that will have to wait until I too leave this world. In remembrance of a very unique individual. Garrett Braden Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find happiness in the memories of Randy's positive and scholastically ambitious example! :) Mike Brown [michael.brown@student.neumont.edu] Randy was in my Logic class here at Neumont University. He's brilliant!! A great loss. Very sorry. Mike Brown Neumont Robert Pace [robert.pace@student.neumont.edu] My name is Robert Pace. I was the Student Body President at Neumont University for the 2004-2005 school year. I met your son several times though I did not have the opportunity or honor to get to know him as a friend. I offer my sincere condolence for your loss. It is my hope and prayer that we will see our loved ones again after this life. Joshua Christensen [joshua.christensen@student.neumont.edu] During the time Randy and I spent together in school, he always had a desire to help out, and would spend time where needed to get things done. He was a great friend to me and the people around him. He always seemed to bring smiles to peoples faces as he would walk into class and his sarcasm was bar none. There were many great times, more then I can count. He is greatly missed. Darren Collins [darren.collins@student.neumont.edu] Randy was a good friend and very fun to be around. He will be missed dearly. I enjoyed being in project teams with Randy, spending time with him and giving him the occasional ride home. Even though I only knew him a short while I do know that he was a good man and had a good heart always eager to help other whenever he could. I enjoyed talking with him about playing computer games and how to solve programming assignments. I know that he is still with us and is I'm sure working on a much more crucial work in the next life. May he rest in peace and wait for us to join him in the celebration of life in the hereafter and may the tender mercies of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all at this hard time and know that all is well. Sincerely, Darren M. Collins Peter Green [greenish@gmail.com] We enjoyed having Randy at our school. He seemed like a very nice and empathetic person. He will be missed. Peter Green IT Manager Neumont University Erasmo Flores [erasmo.flores@student.neumont.edu] My heart is with you at this time of sadness. I appreciated Randy and his efforts to help his family. He is now in a better place waiting for you. Be strong such as he would want it. Monica Lara [monica.lara@neumont.edu] My deepest sympathy in this time of loss. Randy was a great person and student. He will be missed dearly. Graham Doxey [graham.doxey@neumont.edu] We at Neumont University were saddened by the news of Randy's passing. He was an important part of the lives of many at the school and a very positive contributor. We will miss Randy but his memory will continue with us as a positive influence on our lives. On behalf of Neumont University we wish his family peace and comfort at this difficult time. Sincerely, Graham Doxey President Neumont University Scott Doxey [scott.doxey@neumont.edu] We are saddened by the loss of one of our esteemed students. We loved having Randy at the school. He will be missed by us. We pray for his family in this time of grief. May God comfort you. Jaime Egbert [jaimewhitehead@aol.com] Dave, My heart goes out to you and your family. I will not be attending the services as you know I was there only a week ago going through roughly the same thing you are. I do want to tell you how very sorry I am. Keep that smile of yours on and always remember the good times that you had with your son. Jaime Egbert Beth Durtschi Moore [bethdmoore@usa.net] Dear David and Rosanne, Becky Beard Muench emailed me today with the sad news. I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray you will find comfort and know that Randy is in a better place. My prayers will be with you even though I cannot. Love, Beth Jamie King [mister.net@gmail.com] Randy was clearly one of the most intelligent students I had. Extremely bright. His peers at his level had huge respect for his genius. Sorry for his loss. Rod Smith [gormanrod@yahoo.com] I didn't know Randy personally, but just wanted to send your family my condolences. May God comfort your family in this time of your loss. John Bonnell [d_lilith1@hotmail.com] This is from John Bonnell. I worked with Randy while in welcome most of the ones here might still remember him. I am sorry to see him go and his spirit was something to be cherished and I will remember him and he will be missed. Teressa Long [hrtklong@msn.com] Dear Cousin Dave and Rose: How sadden we were by the news of your son, Randy's, death. We are so sorry for your loss. No words are sufficient to bring comfort. We just hope you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We send all our love to you and yours. May the Lord bless and comfort as only He can! Love your cousin, Teressa Weaver Long Friends and associates at the Cache County Office of USU Extension wish to extend our love and sympathy to the Empey family. Cheryl Empey is our friend and co-worker and we love her very much. We know what great people you are from the things she tells us about her family and we realize her desire to be of service and support to all of you. You have our respect and sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May you receive the comfort and peace you need at this time. Respectfully,Peggy Mathews, Cache County 4-H Anonymous Sender: Hello. I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your son. I did not know him but I knew of him and had seen him around school. He always seemed happy and had a smile on his face. From what I knew of him around campus and in the one class I had with him, he was a very smart person. I am sorry for your loss and I pray that you will receive comfort from God and know that he is still happy in heaven.