Randy was born in Salem, Oregon on January 16, 1944, a son of Harry and Bea Fisk. He had a sister, Lisa and a brother, Timothy.
Randy enlisted in the Army in 1966. He completed Basic Training, Advanced Infantry and Officers Candidate School before attending Helicopter Flight Training at Fort Wolters and Fort Rucker. After flight school he was assigned to Fort Carson in Colorado Springs. He became a section leader in A CO 158th Aviation Battalion. As one of the original “Ghost Riders” he was deployed to Vietnam in January of 1969 as a First Lieutenant. After his promotion to Captain he took over second platoon. Randy learned how to lead by example and earned the respect of his fellow pilots and crew. While serving in Vietnam he earned the Silver Star,Bronze Star, several Air Medals some with Valor, Presidential Unit Citation and ValorousUnit Award. He served his country with dignity and honor.
He also worked several years for the Mesa Police Department in Mesa, Arizona and was well respected by his fellow officers. He was totally dedicated to his job and lived by his oath of office. A fellow officer said “he was afaithful and true friend” and I could not of had a better partner.
Randy loved the game of golf and was a proficient scratch golfer. He played in Pro Amsthroughout the states of Colorado, Nevada, and Arizona, thoroughly enjoying and thriving on the competition. He especially enjoyed competing on the Senior PGA tour in Florida.
Survivors include his sister Lisa Fisk-Hammond, and his five children: Cheryl Ann Fisk-Stevens, Douglas Fisk, Bryan Hunter, Holly Hunter and Greg Hunter.
Randy’s service was held at Pikes Peak National Cemetery on May 22, 2020 at 10:00AM and attended by family members and close friends.
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