Randall Vee Simkins
June 6, 1949 — July 16, 2017
Randall Vee Simkins, 68, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 in Springville, Utah after a short battle with cancer.
Randy was born June 6, 1949 in Provo, Utah to Ray Vernon and Mable Averett Simkins. He attended schools in Springville, graduating from Springville High School. After graduation, he attended Snow College where he obtained an Associate's Degree.
Randy worked for Thorn Construction until it closed. He then began his 37 year career at Geneva Rock before retiring to his little sheep farm and two dogs. He lived in the Simkins family home his entire life. He loved the neighborhood and his great neighbors. He will long be remembered for his countless acts of kindness and service along with his great sense of humor and quick wit. He was always there when you needed him, probably before you even realized you needed the help.
He is survived by his brother Jim (Helen), nephews Scott Dolinar and Justin Simkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Norma Rae Dolinar, brother in law John Dolinar and nephew Daniel Dolinar.
A viewing will be held Thursday July 20, 2017, at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville, Utah from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday July 21, 2017 at the Kolob 8th Ward Chapel, 840 S 400 E with a viewing at the church 10:00 to 10:45 am. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah.