James Arvin Randall

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.

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