James Arvin Randall was born to Frank and Mary on May 5th, 1937 in Flagstaff, Arizona where he spent his childhood in a family which prioritized God, family, and service to others.  He has two sisters, Idon and Susan.
James is survived by his five children: Carin (Brent), James (Lisa), Anne (Dana), Stephen (Rachael), and David (Sarah). He has 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grand children.
At the age of 24, James married Jeanette Nancy Hallman, in the Salt Lake City, Utah temple on August 17th, 1961.  James’ life was defined by his devotion to God, family, and his true love.
James began his career teaching at Chino High School in California.  He and Nancy eventually moved to Tempe, Arizona to rear their family after they both graduated from college.
James was a natural teacher.  His first job in Tempe was teaching in the art department of Tempe High School.  He taught Art for 10 years and then was promoted to Assistant Principal.  James served as an Assistant Principal at Tempe High School for 30 years and retired in 1997.  Throughout the span of his career, James influenced countless lives and was a student favorite because he was always approachable, a good listener, and enjoyed solving any problem, large or small.
James and his family spent many years in the Tempe Third Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served as a Bishop on two separate occasions.  James rarely spoke an unkind word about anyone and had an abundance of patience for those he served.  His children remember him as someone who strived to be a disciple of Jesus Christ in word and deed.
In June of 2017, due to health issues, James and Nancy moved to St. Johns, Arizona, where their daughter Anne took care of them until their passing.  On November 25th, 2023, James passed on to be with his sweetheart, who passed away on July 6th, 2022.
On December 9th, a service will be held in Pine, Arizona at the LDS Chapel: 4159 AZ-87, Pine, AZ 85544.
There will be a viewing at 10am followed by a small service at 11am.  After the service, we will adjourn to the Pine Cemetery for a gravesite dedication at 3791 North Cemetery Rd.
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Fellow Buffaloes, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Mr. Jim Randall.
Mr. Randall was a vice principal when I was a student at Tempe High School in the late 1980s.  He was a trusted mentor who was like a father to many of us.
We will provide updates on the location/ date of the service.
Please keep Stephen Randall and the rest of the Randall family in your thoughts and prayers.
Be thou at peace - Go buffs.

James Arvin Randall was born to Frank Jason Randall and Mary Hunt Randall on May 5, 1937 in Flagstaff, Arizona where he spent his childhood in a family which prioritized God, family and service to others. He has 2 sisters, Idon and Susan.

James is survived by his 5 children, Carin (Brent), James (Lisa), Anne (Dana), Stephen (Rachael) and David (Sarah). He has 21 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

At the age of 24, James married Jeanette Nancy Hallman in the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple on August 17, 1961. James’ life was defined by his devotion to God, family and his true love.

James began his career teaching at Chino High School in California. He and Nancy eventually moved to Tempe, Arizona to rear their family after they both graduated from college.

James was a natural teacher. His first job in Tempe was teaching in the art department of Tempe High School. He taught Art for 10 years and then was promoted to Assistant Principal. James served as an Assistant Principal at Tempe High School for 30 years and retired in 1997. Throughout the span of his career, James influenced countless lives and was a student favorite because he was always approachable, a good listener and enjoyed solving any problem, large or small.

James and his family spent many years in the Tempe Third Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served as a Bishop on two separate occasions. James rarely spoke an unkind word about anyone and had an abundance of patience for those he served. His children remember him as someone who strived to be a disciple of Jesus Christ in word and deed.

In June of 2017, due to health issues, James and Nancy moved to St. Johns, Arizona, where their daughter Anne took care of them until their passing. On Saturday, November 25, 2023, James passed on to be with his sweetheart, who passed away on July 6, 2022.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4159 AZ-87, Pine, Arizona 85544, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow the services at the Pine Cemetery, 3791 North Cemetery, Rd.

Tawny Ogden

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I thought some of you might want to contact this great guy “He knew what made us tick”(Jeff). He turned on the Art switch for many of us.

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Tawny Ogden

Jay Whaley Stephen Cole Tom Cole Jeff Van Sickles Cole Annie Hughes Keith Imes Marie Navarre Sidney Emery Gina Bagnoli Hank Richards Beverly James Peter Shelton. and anyone I missed that was lucky enough to have Jim Randall as an Art teacher.

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Debbie McPherson

Tawny Ogden Wow! I didn't recognize him. He was the best!

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Stephen Cole

He's a swell guy.

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Holly Belle Whaley

Tawny Ogden -Jay would love to have his email! Thank you for sharing!

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Jeff Van Sickles Cole

By far the best classes at THS were my art classes. I wonder whether "coach Randall" (Charlie and I called him that) realized how his trust in us, and his unjudgmental 'notice' really affected us as kids. We felt free and unthreatened. He let us carve out our personal niches; I think he loved seeing that.

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Tawny Ogden

Jeff Van Sickles Cole Yes!

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Tom Cole

I tried to answer on the page but it was "pending" on account of I'm not a member and now I don't see it anymore at all boo hoo.

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Tawny Ogden

Tom Cole You might be able to just message his daughter, Cari, and she’ll message back his email.

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Tom Cole

Mr. Randall looks terrific in the picture!

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Tom Cole

I still have my Gold Key!

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Beverly James

Tom Cole I have two.

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Jeff Van Sickles Cole

Yup. Those were Coach Randall inspired. He and Mr. Kromer were interested in the "happy snake" painting I did. I did it because in 8th grade I had designed it for a MOSAIC, that a certain art teacher at McKemy (no names to mention) NIXED it, saying "No snakes!" She had a problem. But not Kromer and Randall. So I used the same style with animals ... fish, the turtle (thinking of 'Aunt Beth') and others. I wanted the turtle's shell to "become" the foliage, but I wasn't too good at it, and too impatient.

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Happy snake got a gold key, and so did the 'strange creature playing piano in the forest,' and 'Lizards guarding the egg' that Mr. Randall entered as "battle of the lizards!'

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Jeff Van Sickles Cole I always liked how you mixed your colors to mute them.

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Tawny Ogden coach Randall once told me... "You're the only one I know who can muddy your colors and still come out 'smellin like a rose.'" He could be funny!

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Oh, I have MORE, my friends.

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Matthew Alderson

I immediately recognized the photo as Mr. Randall but strangely don’t really recall taking art. I must’ve though; think I had a gold key too. Don’t know what became of it. Everyone liked Mr. Randall, he was very kind and enthusiastic about teaching teenagers. I remember people, the other kids and teachers, administrators and staff. All in all, we had a very good public school system in Tempe.

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Tawny Ogden

Matthew Alderson You took the Humanities class that Mr. Randall taught with Mr. Benjamin.

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Matthew Alderson I think our American primary schools and high schools were and are second to none anywhere in the world. Some foreign exchange students I remember were amazed and said so when they came to Tempe High. People say US education sucks but it's second to none I think. I was aware of this in Broadmor elementary school though I was just a kid. I KNEW what I was getting was top notch.

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Tawny Ogden Yeah I do remember that now. We used the textbook by Dr. Lamm, Scott’s dad. Ralph was in that class with us, which made it even more fun.

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Matthew Alderson all we needed were Randall, Alrich, García, and Terry!

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Tom Cole broadmor gave me Jesse Austin. Best 5th grade teacher on earth, although you'd say Spracale!

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Jeff Van Sickles Cole Meatballs, Meatballs, Meatballs, and Spracale!

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Yup. Those were Coach Randall inspired. He and Mr. Kromer were interested in the "happy snake" painting I did. I did it because in 8th grade I had designed it for a MOSAIC, that a certain art teacher at McKemy (no names to mention) NIXED it, saying "No snakes!" She had a problem. But not Kromer and Randall. So I used the same style with animals ... fish, the turtle (thinking of 'Aunt Beth') and others. I wanted the turtle's shell to "become" the foliage, but I wasn't too good at it, and too impatient.


Jeff Van Sickles Cole
Happy snake got a gold key, and so did the 'strange creature playing piano in the forest,' and 'Lizards guarding the egg' that Mr. Randall entered as "battle of the lizards!'




Tawny Ogden
Jeff Van Sickles Cole I always liked how you mixed your colors to mute them.




Jeff Van Sickles Cole
Tawny Ogden coach Randall once told me... "You're the only one I know who can muddy your colors and still come out 'smellin like a rose.'" He could be funny!


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Oh, I have MORE, my friends.




Matthew Alderson
I immediately recognized the photo as Mr. Randall but strangely don’t really recall taking art. I must’ve though; think I had a gold key too. Don’t know what became of it. Everyone liked Mr. Randall, he was very kind and enthusiastic about teaching teenagers. I remember people, the other kids and teachers, administrators and staff. All in all, we had a very good public school system in Tempe.

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Matthew Alderson You took the Humanities class that Mr. Randall taught with Mr. Benjamin.


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Matthew Alderson I think our American primary schools and high schools were and are second to none anywhere in the world. Some foreign exchange students I remember were amazed and said so when they came to Tempe High. People say US education sucks but it's second to none I think. I was aware of this in Broadmor elementary school though I was just a kid. I KNEW what I was getting was top notch.




Matthew Alderson
Tawny Ogden Yeah I do remember that now. We used the textbook by Dr. Lamm, Scott’s dad. Ralph was in that class with us, which made it even more fun.




Jeff Van Sickles Cole
Matthew Alderson all we needed were Randall, Alrich, García, and Terry!




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Tom Cole broadmor gave me Jesse Austin. Best 5th grade teacher on earth, although you'd say Spracale!


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Jeff Van Sickles Cole Meatballs, Meatballs, Meatballs, and Spracale!

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• Yup. Those were Coach Randall inspired. He and Mr. Kromer were interested in the "happy snake" painting I did. I did it because in 8th grade I had designed it for a MOSAIC. One teacher said,"No snakes!" But not Kromer and Randall. So I used the same style with animals ... fish, the turtle (thinking of 'Aunt Beth') and others. I wanted the turtle's shell to "become" the foliage, but I wasn't too good at it, and too impatient.

  

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