Randy Kenneth Goodpasture
1958 – 2019
Randy Goodpasture, a life long pigeon trainer and resident of Edmond, Oklahoma, died unexpectedly on February 19, 2019 at the age of 60. Randy leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Lisa Goodpasture, mother, Wilma Goodpasture, brother, Gary Goodpasture, three children, Tiffeney Goodpasture, Amy Bailey, and Tammy Potter, 6 grandchildren, Amberly Curtis, Britt Bailey, Beckham Bailey, Addie Potter, Brady Bailey, and his great grandchild, Oakleigh Nance. He is preceded by his sister, Sharon Kettner, and father, Kenneth Goodpasture. Randy was born in Edmond on July 9, 1958 to Kenneth and Wilma Goodpasture. On March 10, 1978, he married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Lisa. Lisa was his best friend, and soul mate. She could do no wrong, and he loved her to no end. Randy graduated from Edmond Memorial High School, where he immediately went to work as a foreman for Macklanburg Duncan, and later Hope Lumber. He went on to be a lineman for the City of Edmond Electric. Finally, Randy landed his dream job in the world of pigeons. He managed the only Pigeon Museum in the United States. He ended his career as a world renown pigeon trainer and animal enthusiast. He was know for his expert eye for world class pigeons and had followers across the country. He ran a successful auction site for pigeons. Randy was crazy about his family, proud of each and every one for their special gifts and talents. He was passionate about animals, with more than 200+ pigeons, 5 dogs, 2 cats, a rooster and likely some additional animals in the barn the family hadn’t yet met. He was working towards breeding his newest Labradors. Music was a significant part of his daily routine. He played the guitar and sang beautifully. He was a talented writer, often sneaking in the occasional poem or song he wrote for his special ones. His pigeon friends and neighbors were his family, he loved them all.
Memorial Services will be held at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Central Oklahoma Humane Society.
Lisa and family
You are in my prayers during this time. Randy had many friends and there will be a deep feeling of loss for many. Randy was a one of a kind, those don’t come around very often. His memory will stay alive for all that knew him.
Much Love.
Lisa and Families,
We are so very sorry to hear about Randy’s passing. Please know our prayers are with you and yours. Just saw the acknowledgement about the Central Humane Society. We will be sure and send a donation there too. God Bless you and your precious families.
My heart goes out to you and your family. I share his love for animals and will be making a donation in his honor. Bless you and may you find strength in God; He will always be there for you.
I am so very sorry for your loss. We were classmates since first grade and thanks to Facebook, I was able to know him better in these later years than ever before. I respected him so terribly much and wish I had known him better throughout all of our lives. What a precious individual, respected and loving. I know he is with Jesus now but this earth lost a truly beautiful soul this week. We are praying for your family.
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Our hearts go out to you Lisa and family. God Bless you! Prayers for peace and comfort. (((HUGS)))
My Thoughts and Prayers to Randy’s Family!!!
I share his love of animals and pigeons…I will make donation to the Humane Society!!!
Lisa,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies. You & the entire family are in our prayers. We know that the Lord will be with you during this time of grief & sorrow. God Bless.
Please accept my deepest sorrow for the sudden death of your beloved one. Because of Jesus’ sacrificial death for all humans, according to God’s promises in the Bible, our loved ones will live again on a peaceful new world, all those in the memorial tombs will hear Jesus’ voice and come to life again on a paradise earth. John 3:16; John 5:27-29; Psalm 37:10, 11, 29 (jw.org)
To the Family, so sorry for your loss. Hope you will be comforted in knowing that Randy has the prospect of being resurrected, healthy (in the flesh), to Paradise Earth just as Jehovah God has promised. In fact , the vast majority will enjoy everlasting life right here on earth as God had intended from the beginning. God’s Kingdom will do this under the rule of Jesus Christ. READ John 5:28, 29, Job 14:14, 15,Psalms 37:29,Matthew 6:9,10, Matthew 5:5 and Revelation 21:2-4 Go To: JW.ORG
I AM SO DEVESATED BY HIS DEATH UNEXPECTANTLY. He was an amazing man. God Bless you all!!!
Totally shocked by these events. Talked with Randy many times. Met he and his wife many years ago in Texas. Wonderful people. Randy was a unique individual, kind, honest and always respectful. I will miss our conversations. May he Rest In Peace, god can always use another pigeon man.
I grew up knowing Randy. We lived just a street away for many years and I always wondered who the man was who had all those pigeons flying around. One day,I sought him out and he introduced me to my favorite hobby in life, the world of pigeons. Later that year with his direct guidance I won awards for being a junior champion pigeon racer. Randy even wrote an article about it in the racing pigeon digest. Later in life I worked with Randy at the pigeon museum until life circumstances moved me around the country.
Randy was a rare gentleman and a male figure I needed in my life. I will never forget Randy. A unique individual.
I was extremely saddened to find out he passed away this year, as I was hoping to reconnect and catchup.
Randy said something to me once, he said “Ten years after someone passes they are forgotten.” Randy was wise gentleman but he was wrong. He will not be forgotten, even after 50 years. I will tell my sons and daughters about him, and grandchildren about him. His legacy will live on in my family as well as his.
I want to see him again someday in paradise.
Daniel “Huck” Tennyson