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5401 Highway 153
Hixson, Tennessee
Randolph Milan Olive
Randy, 64, died the evening of June 6 with his wife of 24 years, Cynthia Olive, at his side. Randy was born in St. Paul, Minn., in 1947 to Milan and Jeannette (Choiniere) Olive. He grew up in St. Peter's parish in Richfield and graduated from St. Thomas Military Academy and the University of Minnesota. Randy had three children, Jolene, Frank and Gretchen, with his first wife, Sharon Kennedy. He had a long career in sales and marketing, and was an avid and excellent golfer. Randy found a deep satisfaction in reconnecting with the Catholic Church and supported Cynthia in her conversion to Catholicism at Sts. Peter and Paul Basilica in Chattanooga. Randy also taught confirmation classes at the Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeannette, and his sister, Suzette. Randy is survived by his spouse, Cynthia; father Milan (Dorothy); sister Jeanne and brother Peter (Karen). Randy's three children and three grandchildren also survive him: daughter Jolene Romney (John) of Big Sky, Mont., and her three sons Michael, Maxwell and Miles; daughter Gretchen Olive of Minneapolis, Minn.; and son Frank Olive (Kristen) of Fairbanks, Alaska. The memorial service will take place at Sts. Peter and Paul Basilica, 214 East 8th St., Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, June 9, beginning at 4:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 6:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to The Interfaith Homeless Network of Greater Chattanooga, 1184 Baldwin St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
rrangements under the direction of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-North Chapel, Hixson, TN.
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June 11, 2011
Cindy,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Words don't nearly help in times like these, good memories and prayers do. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry.
Judy Wilson
June 10, 2011
Annette Perkins
Was so sorry to hear of your loss. May your good times with Randy comfort you in the future and always know that friends and family are keeping you in their thoughts.
June 10, 2011
Rhonda Pelfrey (Marksberry)
Cindy, Praying for you and your Family. I know the hurt, Praying God send his perfect comfort in the days ahead.
June 9, 2011
Darrell Rich
Cindy
We are sorry for your loss. Enjoyed our conversation at the reunion.
June 9, 2011
Cindy, We were so sorry to hear of Randy's death, and were glad to have the chance to see you two at the re union. Somehow we always think there will be another day to visit and do what we want. Our prayers and sympathy are yours, and we know that God will strengthen you in the days to come. Betty and Lee Stephens
June 9, 2011
Jr. and Darlene Ryan
Cindy, so sorry to hear about Randy's passing. May wonderful memories of your lives together, in time,help you to cope and fill your heart with love.
June 9, 2011
Terry Gentry
Laura, Cindy and family: Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
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