William 'Randy' Hall

William "Randy" Hall, 54, of Wright Wyoming passed away unexpectedly March 26, 2014 at Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette Wyoming.

Randy was born June 1, 1959 in Des Moines, IA, youngest of three boys, to Russell Lee Hall and Helen Frances (Wilcox) Hall.

As a child Randy and his family lived in Huntsville and Moberly MO before moving west to Wyoming. The family lived in Rawlins and Medicine Bow before landing in Saratoga where Randy attended Saratoga High School. Falling in love with Saratoga and the mountains Randy remained in the area working for LP Lumber Mill in town, also A&D Dozer and Hyland Enterprises out of Rawlins. He worked in the timber industry as well as ran heavy equipment for several companies in the valley. He also was employed by various ranches surrounding Saratoga.

During a brief marriage following high school Randy was blessed with a daughter. In the summer of 1980 Randy met his true love Katherine Hayes and they were married New Year's Eve 1981. To this union of over 32 years, 3 amazing boys were born.

In 2006 after his children had grown Randy became restless and found a new career which he loved at Coal Creek Mine near Wright. Randy was passionate about his new career and quickly progressed from equipment operator to a position on the drag line. Being small town oriented Randy and Kathy made their new home on the outskirts of Wright Wyoming.

Randy's love of the outdoors and the Platte Valley kept him returning yearly to Saratoga for weeks each fall to pursue his sport of big game bow and rifle hunting. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman loving to camp and go ATV riding with friends, family and his boys. One common phrase heard in camp was 'let's go get stuck!' Randy loved spending time in the mountains with his boys and headed 'to the hills' every chance he got. Randy's pursuit of the perfect numbers kept him driving across the border to Colorado or sending his daughter-in-law to purchase lotto tickets. A new found interest in remote control quad-copter kept him giggling and Kathy ducking.

Randy is survived by his wife Katherine (Hayes) Hall of Wright, WY; daughter Shannon Lasco of Paso Robles, CA; sons Brian Hall (Elizabeth Miller) of Laramie, WY, William "Thomas" Hall (Alice) of Cheyenne, WY and Matthew Hall (Misty) of Cheyenne, WY; brothers Russell Hall of Gillette, WY and Dennis Hall of Rawlins, WY. Randy was blessed with the premature arrival of his first granddaughter Aubrey Hall, of Cheyenne, who arrived one month ago (and one month early). He fell in love instantly and spent his brief time with her holding and snuggling for hours.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

A memorial honoring Randy and his passion for hunting has been established to benefit the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Memorials and condolences may be sent to the family in William 'Randy's' name care of Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at http://www.walkerfuneralgillette.com

A service will be held in Saratoga, WY April 5, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Cemetery Chapel to honor Randy and his memory with Pastor Marvin Temme officiating.