Randy Paul Karr was born on January 12, 1963, to Larry Karr and Sharron Pettit. He passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2025, in Provo, Utah.

Randy was raised in Oregon, a state he cherished throughout his life. Though he later lived out of state, he stayed closely connected with his family, reaching out faithfully each week. He especially enjoyed the regular communication and visits from his daughter, Jennifer, and his grandson, Mykyle. He was proud to be a father and grandfather. A proud Oregon Ducks fan, Randy rarely missed watching a game and was especially delighted when the Ducks faced BYU and came away with a win.

From a young age, Randy developed a strong work ethic. He spent many hours in the mountains with his father, sawing trees for the lumber industry, and countless more working on cars alongside his stepdad. He carried those lessons throughout his life: when Randy began a job, he finished it—and he worked with remarkable speed and determination.

Randy loved and was loved by many families who played a key role in his life. He first met Reed and Diane Powell and their daughter in Oregon, and later followed the Powells when they moved to Utah. They took him in during some of his greatest personal challenges, and he grew to love golfing with Reed and finding comfort in Diane's kindness and care.

The Powells' next-door neighbors, the Christine and John Donaldson family, also became dear friends. John's brother, Matthew, employed Randy in renovating several homes. Christine became a close friend and mother figure to him, a bond that only deepened through the years. The Donaldson children were like a second set of siblings to Randy, especially Richard Donaldson, who shared many hunting and fishing adventures with Randy.

Randy joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a young adult and found wonderful fellowship in the church of Jesus Christ. He was loved by the members of his resident ward and good neighbors. He was thrilled to be able to go to the temple and served enthusiastically in various ward assignments. Randy approached his faith with sincerity and devotion and allowed it to be a powerful influence in his life. He naturally loved to help family, friends, neighbors, and ward members.

A passionate outdoorsman, Randy found joy in fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. River fishing was his greatest love, and he could often be found casting a line several days each week. Generous to a fault, he delighted in sharing his catch with friends and neighbors.

He had many hobbies and talents that reflected his curious and hardworking spirit. His elaborate rock collection was something he loved to display and discuss, and he took pride in collecting beautiful Fenton glass vases as a way to honor the family name. He listened to many books while coloring intricate, fanciful designs. Randy was also a gifted handyman. Whether it was repairing cars, remodeling homes, trimming trees, or fixing sprinkler systems, he had a knack for taking things apart, performing needful repairs, and putting them back together better than before.

Though life presented him with challenges, both physical and personal, Randy faced them with courage and perseverance. He worked closely with caring medical professionals and counselors who helped him along the way. One of his greatest personal triumphs was his commitment to learning. For many years, Randy struggled with reading and writing, yet he never gave up. Enrolled in Project Read through the Provo City Library for more than four years, he thrived with the support of his tutors and was even honored at a recognition ceremony for his dedication. Tuesdays and Thursdays became his "school days," and he was proud of his progress.

Randy's life was a testament to resilience, loyalty, and generosity. He loved deeply—his family, his friends, his faith, and the outdoors—and those who knew him will remember his hard work, his kindness, and his determination to better himself, no matter the obstacles.

He is survived by his stepfather, Jim Church; stepmother, Kathy Karr; daughter, Jennifer Davison (Scott); and two beloved grandsons, Mykyle Arthur and Cameron Davison. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Sue and Robin.

A Celebration of Life for Randy will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the LDS meetinghouse located at 502 East 200 North, Provo, Utah. All family and friends are welcome to attend and share memories of his life.