Randalin "Randy" Earhart

Randalin Kay "Randy" Ohlson was born on September 9, 1940, in Wenatchee, WA, to Peter E. and Lona R. Ohlson of Soap Lake, WA. She spent her early years in Tacoma, WA,. with her parents, sister, Roberta, and many close family members. The family moved to Wenatchee and Randy graduated from Wenatchee High School, in 1959. During her high school years, she and her horse, Nipper, performed with the Wenatchee Youth Circus. She taught Nipper to count, lay down and play dead, and take an apple from Randy’s mouth. While in the circus, she met David Earhart. They were married on March 24, 1961. Randy and David moved to Los Angeles, CA, and then to Corvallis, OR, where David attended Oregon State University. While in Corvallis, they welcomed their first son, Eric. After graduation, they returned home to East Wenatchee. WA, where they welcomed two more children, daughter, Shanna and son, Brennan. Randy had many passions and joys. She loved her children and supported them in their many activities and sports. During the 1970’s, she was an Appleatchee 4-H leader and horse show secretary; organizing events, managing registrations, and helping others find the joy of horsemanship. One of her greatest accomplishments was completing the 1300-mile Chief Joseph Appaloosa Horse Club Trail ride. The trail covered 100 miles per year and she and her horses, Monty and Reb, completed the circuit 1.5 times. She enjoyed riding through the hills and valleys of Washington, Idaho, and Montana. She was a member of the Caribou Trail Appaloosa Horse Club and the Wenatchee Valley Backcountry Horsemen, and she rode in the Apple Blossom Parade with the clubs. Randy also loved sewing and quilting. She was best at designing quilts and purchasing just the right color and pattern combinations for each quilt. She leaves behind a few unfinished products and a room of beautiful fabric. Randy was a member of the King’s Orchard Church of Christ. She spent 40 years providing beautiful flower arrangements, wreaths, and table decorations for the church and its fellowship activities. She is survived by her husband, David; children and grandchildren; Eric and Lisa Earhart, (Maddie Earhart); Shanna and Carl Brooks, (Kyle Brooks and Breanna Brooks); Brennan and Lanee Earhart, (Chantel and Tim Maeland, Kristine Kelley, and Joseph Earhart). She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Roberta. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at King's Orchard Church in Wenatchee. Dinner will be provided. To send condolences and view the online obituary, visit Chapel of the Valley https://www.chapelofthevalleyncw.com Arrangements are in the care of Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, WA.

Randalin "Randy" Earhart

September 9, 1940 - April 13, 2024