Randall Lamont

Randy Lamont

After a brave and courageous battle with cancer, Randy passed away at his home on June 5, 2011, surrounded by his family.

Randy was born to Elmer and Carole Lamont in Granite Falls, Washington, on August 11 1955, moving to Aberdeen when he was thirteen years old, and remaining in Aberdeen.

Along with his extraordinary work ethic, he started his truck driving career with Lamont Logging at the age of sixteen. Randy became one of the best lowboy drivers in the country, working for several companies before finishing his career at Mason Trucking until his premature death. He was well known for moving heavy equipment. Whatever it took to get the job done, no matter what, always going that extra mile.

Randy was never late a day in his life for work. If he was scheduled to be at a job site at three a.m., he was there at two a.m., ready to go. Always saying, “If your late, your behind all day.”

Randy worked throughout six years of weekly chemotherapy treatments without complaint. Randy had a lot of respect for all who worked with him in the timber industry. He was well liked and highly respected.

Randy married Emmalee Sturgill, in Reno, Nevada, on September 12, 1975. She survives at the family home. Along with his wife, he is survived by daughter, Elve Ann & Peter Ogan and granddaughter, Madalyn, of Spaldwick, England, Randy Lamont Jr., (Woody) & Meghan, granddaughters Morgan, and Olivia, of Aberdeen, and Andy and Jen Lamont, of Elma.

Randy was very proud of his children, especially their work ethics and all of their accomplishments. Randy traveled to England, visiting his daughter, a trip he thoroughly enjoyed.

He is also survived by his sisters, Teresa Lamont, Robin Watson; brothers, Mike Lamont, and Jack Lamont; and his beloved little mini-boz dog, “Buffie.”

Randy enjoyed cutting firewood, camping, blackberry picking, always having his own secret blackberry patch, and hauling equipment, making his lowboy job look easy. Sitting on the patio with his family and friends, always having a story to tell, family dinners, barbecues, and flying his remote control helicopters. His persistence to never give up kept him living as long as he did. He loved and gave of himself in so many ways. An irreplaceable man whose love touched so many lives and will forever be missed.

Randy fought a bitter and courageous battle with cancer. He always looked for the best in people and never looked at their faults, leaving behind many, many friends, who always were there for him.

If you have a story that you would like to share about Randy, a memorial service will be held, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 11th, at the Rotary Log Pavilion, with Reverend Doug Cotton officiating. A reception will follow.

God looked around His garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, so He closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you the day God called you home.

Arrangements are by Fern Hill Funeral Home. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Randall Lamont, please visit our flower store.