EffBee Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 We often talk about, "Can you feel the love." And that's usually reserved for our own members. But there's one outsider who has been as big a part of this family as anyone else, who has gone out of his way to help, who has spent money making his place our home away from home. Randy Austin, owner of the Chuckwagon Inn in Torrey, UT. I just got words that Randy, who has been fighting liver cancer, passed away peacefully this afternoon. Much more could be said, and perhaps it will be in time.. But right now I can only soften the loss of a personal friend and friend to this board by smiling at the thought that he and his beloved Claudia are together again. Godspeed and a peaceful journey, dear friend. Link to comment
norah Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Godspeed to Randy. I just know he is with Claudia right now surrounded by palm trees and white sand beaches with a smile on his face. He is at peace now. Hugs to all of his family. Link to comment
Stan Walker Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 He will be missed by many.... Stan Link to comment
mnTwin Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Sad to hear this news. My best to his family. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 A good friend to many of us. Sad to read this. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Without the world he created for us, the hospitality, the caring....I'm not sure we'd have fallen so quickly under the spell of that place. If he is indeed with his true love again that would be most deserved. He's part of the lore of Torrey now. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Randy's hospitality was part of the magic of Torrey. I hope and pray he has found peace and happiness. Link to comment
Jake Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I'm sorry Fernando, and to all who knew him. So glad you had a chance to visit him at Torrey. Something tells me your ride to the Un will be a reflective one. I sure hope the memories cause a few giggles and smirks along the way. Link to comment
Ron_B Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 RIP Randy Front row, 4 from left: Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks Raaan. I still see you all the way in the back there. See you next week. To all who knew Randy, cherish the good/great memories. I wasn't so lucky, so maybe I'll hear a few stories at the UN. Link to comment
gottago Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 RIP Randy, you'll be missed. Thank you for creating such a magical place. Link to comment
beemerman2k Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 What a great picture. Sorry I never got to meet him. May he rest in peace and in love. Link to comment
algover Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Godspeed to Randy. I just know he is with Claudia right now surrounded by palm trees and white sand beaches with a smile on his face. He is at peace now. Hugs to all of his family. Wow, what a loss to his family and us. Norah, you said it better than I ever could have. Link to comment
Heck Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 RIP Randy- you will be sorely missed.... Link to comment
JerryMather Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I'll be leaving for Utah tomorrow & am planning on being with his friends & amily at his funeral on Monday afternoon. There should be at least one of us from around here to send him off. He did so much for us & considered us family. He was a wonderful friend to all of us for a long time, I' already miss him & was planning on spending time with him next week anyway. So sad..... Link to comment
Dave McReynolds Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Some of the high points of my motorcycling life were the treks to Torrey, and Randy was a big part of it with his hospitality. I'll remember him with warmth and fondness. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 He treated us like royalty, even though we don't deserve it. When Mitch, Rainy and I stayed at the Chuckwagon, we never felt away from home. RIP Randy.... Cancer is a thief, it can steal from you no more sir. Shawn Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Some of the high points of my motorcycling life were the treks to Torrey, and Randy was a big part of it with his hospitality. I'll remember him with warmth and fondness. +1, and He treated us like royalty, even though we don't deserve it. When Mitch, Rainy and I stayed at the Chuckwagon, we never felt away from home. +1. I don't have much more to offer than that. Randy was very forgiving; I know the BMWST family shuffled Chuckwagon reservations a lot, and not only was he kind enough to put up with it, he even kept a waiting list so that people who didn't/couldn't plan that far in advance could still enjoy the experience of staying there. Thanks for all you did for us, Randy. Link to comment
WURTY Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Thanks Randy for leaving us a good family that will always make us feel welcome . Link to comment
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