Deaths and Funeral Notices

Sidney Eileen Randle August 31, 1932 to March 12, 2021

Sidney Eileen Randle was born on August 31, 1932 in Oakland, CA to Dorothy Frost Randle and Clyde Randle and lived her entire life in Eureka. According to her mother, her first name came from an actress that her mother liked very much (Sidney Fox) and her middle name was the same as a best friend of her mother’s. Sidney grew up in and around Eureka and had many happy memories of living in various locations throughout the area. Her father died unexpectedly at the age of 45 in 1942, after which her mother married Weldon Randle, Clyde’s brother and the family bought a piece of land (after “always renting” – according to Dorothy) on Pine Hill where Sidney and her brother, Dwight (Ike) grew up with many friends in the neighborhood.

Her great-grandmother, Acascia (nee Gordon) Frost, was born near Iaqua, Humboldt County, in 1866, so she was a descendent of Humboldt County Pioneers. She was a graduate of Eureka Junior and Senior High Schools. After graduation, she worked in various jobs, but eventually found her true calling as a cake decorator at, among other businesses Jan’s Cakebox. She was very talented at this and delighted not only her customers, but also her family with the “art” that she created on a cake face.

Sidney had a very keen memory for facts and people – she didn’t need a cell phone directory to tell you what most people’s phone numbers were, even into her 80’s! She enjoyed going to the Eureka Mall, walking virtually everywhere up until the very end of her life – and made many friends over the years of employees at various mall stores. She also NEVER forgot a family member’s birthday – recognizing it with a card, a gift, or a call.

Sidney was predeceased in 2003 by her mother, Dorothy; and her uncles Jack, Leonard, and Frank Frost. She is survived by her brother, Ike Randle, her sister-in-law, Barbara Randle, her niece, Yvonne Randle (and Yvonne’s husband, Eric Flamholtz), her nephew Tony Randle, (and his wife, Johnnie), and her Uncle Ralph Frost. She is also survived by her great nephew, Nick Randle and his wife, Macey; great niece Heather Randle; and great niece Kristina Randle and her husband, Adam Smith; as well as many cousins and 5 great-great nieces and nephews that she had the pleasure of meeting in her lifetime.

There will be no services. She will be laid to rest in Arcata’s Greenwood Cemetery

Richard Vinal Hunt August 15, 1934 – March 11, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our loved one has passed away due to complications of Parkinson’s disease.

We will have a small private family service. We are considering ways to honor his life with a celebration, but given the pandemic we are unable to make plans at this time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1675 Chester Avenue, Arcata, CA 95521, the Humboldt County Cattleman’s Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 915, Fortuna, CA 95540, or the charity of your choice.

A full obituary to follow.