Randy H Mecham

July 3, 1948 - October 1, 2016

Randy H Mecham, 68, passed away peacefully at his home on October 1, 2016, surrounded by loving family in Provo, Utah. He was born on July 3, 1948, in Shelley, Idaho to Joseph Delos and Vella Stella Mecham. He married Carol Linda Tracey. They were married in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 3, 1971. In 1964, He served an LDS mission in the Southwest Indian Mission located in Arizona. He served faithfully for two years. Afterward, he attended BYU where he met and married Carol Linda Tracey. They had six children, three boys and three girls. According to him, his greatest accomplishment was his family. Spending time with his children and his grandchildren gave him the greatest joy. He was active in his ward and served in many different callings. He enjoyed meeting new people and had a kind loving heart. He always had something kind to say about everyone he met and he enjoyed helping others see the good in life. He is survived by his wife, Linda and six children: Eric, Jason (Amanda), Heather, Shawn (Jaime), Megan (Clayton Arakawa), and Amanda (Scott Robertson). He is also survived by twelve grandchildren. He is survived by sisters Beverly Kay (Max Tanner) and Stella Joy, and brothers, Arvel D. (Goodie), Tony (LuRose) and Tim Mecham. Preceding him in death are his parents, Joseph Delos and Vella Stella Mecham, his brothers, Ivan Dean, Vernon Delos, Dennis Sydney, and Joseph Boyd. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a viewing at the Pioneer Ward Building located at 376 N. 700 West, in Provo, Utah on Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Following the viewing, the funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will be at the Provo City Cemetery. We would like to thank Dr. Nuttall and the great nurses at Revere Health, Dr. Garner and his amazing staff and all his incredible friends who encouraged him and sustained him in his fight against cancer.