Services for Randall Paul Spiker, 63, Lawrence will be 10am Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7pm Friday, November 22, 2024 at the funeral home.
Randall passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his home. He was born June 9, 1961 in Topeka, Kansas to Gordon Paul and Betty June (Hoppe) Spiker. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1979 and attended the University of Kansas.
After graduating high school, he worked for the Kansas Neurological Institute as a drafter. He then moved to Lawrence, Kansas to attend Kansas University and began working for Roy’s Frame Gallery as a framer. He worked at Sallie Mae Loan Servicing Center for 20 years. He retired from the Lawrence Police Department as a civilian police officer, serving for 23 years.
Randall enjoyed supporting youth services. For a number of years he was on the board of directors for Big Brothers & Big Sisters. He had a great interest and involvement in their fundraising activities.
Randall had many gifts. He was a lover of history, especially his family history. He studied interior and industrial design at KU. He had a tremendous love for animals, especially dogs. He grew up with them and continued to have them in adulthood. Randall had an expansive knowledge of many things including woodworking and the types of wood, the history of our country, and all that is encompassed in nature (birds, trees, plants and flowers). Randall gave freely of his talents and shared them with many.
Survivors include Pat (David) Freeman of Springfield, MO, Janice Spiker, Deanna (Ron) Meyer, and Carol Spiker all of Topeka, Kansas.
Randall married Carol Brown on May 9, 1998. They later divorced, but remained close. She survives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Laveita Pfeffer, Yakima, WA and his in-laws David & Carol Brown.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105 or Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E 19th Street • Lawrence, KS 66046.
So sad to hear this news. Randall was a great person . I had the pleasure of working closely with Randall at SLMA for a few years and he always was always kind and funny person. He will be missed.
What a loss! Randy was an original!
Members of Fraternal Order of Police, Lawrence Lodge #2 were sorry to hear of Randall’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in their time of sorrow.
I worked with Randall at SLMA. Never a dull moment when him around. Our best times was going to happy hour on Friday nights to release the stress from the week. He always called me Spikey. So sorry to hear of his passing
Thoughts and prayers for all the family. I had the pleasure of working with Randall at LPD and Brenda with Randal at SLMA. Rest in peace Randall.
So sorry to hear of Randall’s passing. I worked with him at the Lawrence Police Department for over 20 years. I could always count on him to help out with a question on a report, listen to me when I needed it and make me laugh. Rest in peace.
So many good memories of Randall. I worked with him at SLMA and there wasn’t ever a dull moment when he was around. He had a great sense of humor and always had something funny to say. Rest in peace dear friend🙏
I was fortunate to work with Randall at SLMA. In fact, I may have had a hand in hiring him! That was a great hire! Randall was a very kind person and If I will always remember his smile whenever I saw him in the hallways and that laugh of his whenever a funny story was told. To his family, I am so sorry for your loss and he will be missed.
,Randall was a kind soul and it was a privilege to have known him and worked with him for years at SLMA.
My thoughts and prayers are with all his loved ones.
Rest In Peace my dear friend.
Randall will always be remembered as that kind hearted compassionate man who always had a listening ear. and a quick and wonderful smile and laugh. Sending love and prayers out to his family with prayers for comfort–knowing this is not goodbye. Godspeed Randall–and thank you.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Randy. He was wonderful man, I’m happy to of known him. Thoughts & prayers are with the Spiker family. ♥️🙏🏻
Peace be with you all.
Gayle -Wofford-Steinbach
I worked with Randall at SLMA. He was a fun coworker. Always willing to help others. Randall will be missed. I will keep Randall and the Spiker family in my prayers.
To all of the Spiker clan . Very sorry to hear of Randy’s passing ! I remember playing games in his bedroom and playing outside . He even introduced me into a Ouji board and man did we get in trouble for that one ! He was a super nice guy and I’m very sorry for another loss from our childhood neighborhood !
Randall you will be missed and you touched many people in your career at LPD. I feel very lucky to have known you. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. Numbers 6:24,25
Carol, Deanna, Janice & Pat, I am so sorry for your loss of your Brother Randy. He was such a kind and friendly guy. Thoughts and Prayers be with you now. RIP Randy.
I am so sorry for the entire Spiker family. I mostly knew Randy as Carol’s little brother. Peace to all of you!!
Nothing but fond memories of my Uncle Randy! From his laugh to his smile, you will be missed. Rest in peace dear Uncle. ❤️
Prayers go out to the Spiker family. I had the pleasure of working with Randall at the police department and he was such a great guy. Rest in Peace.
Sending our sincere condolences from all our family in Pensacola, FL.
and Kansas. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers🙏. Always looked forward to catching up with Randy at all the Spiker reunions, always was fun and loved his smile. We will be sending a memorial to the Lawrence Humane Shelter in Randys honor.
With our thoughts and prayers,
Rick & Cindy Slocum family
Bryan & Ramona Slocum family
Janelle Slocum family
Please accept our sincere sympathy from all of us in the Smith family. We looked forward to seeing Randy each year at our reunion. He always had a smile for everyone. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
My thoughts and prayers go out to surviving family. Randall worked first shift at LKPD and I worked second shift. He was a very thoughtful and caring individual. We shared many stories as I would come in early each day. RIP Randall
We were sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the days ahead. May God bless you with His peace and goodness.
My prayers go out to the family. I worked with Randall for many years at the LKPD. He was so professional and put so much pride in his work. He was a sweet young man and was always thinking of others. Rest easy now, Randall. You’ve earned it. 🙏
I wish I could’ve spent more time with Uncle Randall these past few years. He was so funny and made me laugh all the time as a kid! I’ll miss him!
It was a pleasure knowing you all these years. Rest in beautiful peace. I know you are enjoying Heaven!
Remembering the good times. My heart is heavy with sadness. Rest in sweetest peace Randall.