Randolph Randy James Kinley Sr
February 09, 1951 - February 24, 2017
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Randolph Randy James Kinley Sr
February 09, 1951 - February 24, 2017
Obituary
Randy James Kinley Sr., age 66, of Bellingham, WA and the Lummi Nation, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. A prayer service will be held on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 6pm, and a funeral service on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 10am. Both services are at the Wexliem Community Building.
“Here you stand before me, eyes so full of tears,
for every tear that falls are memories of our years.
When the final tear has fallen, my life has changed our path,
for now I stand with God, his shepherd and his staff.
Here you stand before me, afraid to let me go, but now I stand with God, the Savior of my Soul.”
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: February 28, 2017 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Wexliem Community Building
- Location: 2100 Lummi View Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
Prayer Service
- Date & Time: February 27, 2017 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Wexliem Community Building
- Location: 2100 Lummi View Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 - (Get Directions)
34 responses to Randolph Randy James Kinley Sr
Phil Hamilton says:
February 24, 2017
My condolences to the family.My relationship with Randy goes back some 40 years going back to the basketball court. Then as policy reps in fisheries for our respective tribes.
It took off in 97 when we both served on the NWIFC when at the annual meeting that year I was allowed to recognize and honor the Lummi Tribe in their effort in defeating the IRS in the taxation issue of treaty tribes.
It was said that in the years following that time, that one would not had thought that 2 tribes so far apart in the harvest arena would come together to be powerful allies in the fisheries arena.
I will miss Randy and his ability to shoot straight and call BS on issues we both are passionate about for our Salmon Peaple.
Julia says:
February 24, 2017
Hy’sxw’qe for your dedicated service for your people throughout your life / Thanking the family for sharing your loved one. Much love and respect.
Teresa and Jim Scott says:
February 24, 2017
We have both known Randy for a long time through our work in salmon co-management. For a long time I (Teresa) was intimidated by him – he was a strong advocate for tribal fishing, after all. But one day both Randy and I were late for the meeting and sat next to one another along the wall because all the table seats were taken. I had known Randy as a forceful advocate, and that day I learned about Randy the family man and parent, and my impressions were forever changed. Randy will surely be missed in the fisheries co-management community that he helped to define because of his passionate advocacy and the common sense and humor that he brought to the table. Our condolences to the family for this great loss – we will miss you in this world, Randy!
Marge Phair says:
February 24, 2017
Prayers for all of Randy’s family. Be strong Randy Jr. Love you all.
Valdeen says:
February 24, 2017
I’ll always remember his humor and his smile. Love and prayers for the family.