More detail on this person: Randy Lasater, 67,
passed away December 14, 2011, at the Veteran's
Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT.
He was born October 9, 1944, to Robert B. and
Rowena Lasater in Ogden, UT. He was raised in a
warm and loving family surrounded by eight
brothers and sisters. He played the guitar and
sang beautifully. He was an accomplished
horseman.
He served with honor during the Viet Nam Conflict
as a helicopter pilot (Captain). As a result of
his service he suffered Post Traumatic Stress
Syndrome and a series of health problems resulting
in his death.
He is survived by his three children, Brooke
Casey) Rhyan, Eldorado Hills, CA; Dana (Alan) Von
Holten, Eudora, KS; Blake Lasater, Walnut Creek,
CA; three grandchildren, Madelyn and Timothy
Rhyan and Brady Von Holten; two brothers, John R.
Lasater, No. Ogden and Kent Lasater, So. Ogden;
two sisters, Diane Nielsen, Harrisville and
Valerie Updike, Peoria, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one
brother and two sisters.
As per his wishes cremation was held. A
Celebration of his Life will be held in the spring
with his ashes scattered from the helicopter over
the Monte Cristo Mountains.
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