YULE, Randolph David  

Yule,Randolph David  

Randolph David Yule, known affectionately to all as Randy (Buzzard), embarked on his final road trip across the great divide on November 18, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on October 27, 1956, in Calgary, Alberta, Randy was the kind of guy who could fill a room with laughter without even trying. His journey through life ended in Gleichen, AB, surrounded by the rolling plains he so dearly loved.

Randy’s early days were spent in Cluny, AB, where he learned the fine art of combining humor with education. He later channeled his passion for all things mechanical into a successful apprenticeship at SAIT, graduating as a top-notch automotive mechanic. Randy’s pride in his work was only matched by his ability to crack a joke, even under the hood of a car.

After years of turning wrenches, Randy shifted gears in 1991, steering his career toward the agriculture and trucking industry. He became a familiar face on the highways of North America, sharing his sharp wit over CB radios and at truck stops from coast to coast. Randy hung up his trucker hat in 2020, but the stories of his adventures on the road could fuel a cross-country trip twice over.

Family was the cornerstone of Randy’s life. He was the loving father of Dallas (Xiomara), Scott, Grandkids Tyler, Elisha, and Olivia. His daughter Twylla (husband Wes) gave him the title of ‘Grandpa’ to Ashtin and Haili, a role he cherished above all. Randy’s siblings, Ann Marie, Mike (wife Sherri), Stan, and numerous nieces and nephews. Randy was predeceased by his parents, Glen (Sam) and Eileen (Granny) Yule, who surely welcomed their son with open arms and a hearty chuckle.

Randy’s interests were as varied as his expertise. He was devoted to his grandchildren, loved nothing more than conversation and could BS with anyone for hours. His sons could always count on his supervisory presence (and unsolicited advice) while working on vehicles. Randy was a card shark, a backroad navigator, a horse breaker alongside his mom, and the unofficial chauffeur to countless hockey games and rodeos. His faithful dog, Keyston, was his co-pilot on many a backroad adventure.

To say Randy was funny, handy, and loving would be an understatement. He was a master of ‘smart assary,’ with a heart as big as his humor. Randy’s legacy is one of laughter, love, and a life well-lived, with a toolbox of memories left behind for all who knew him. His was a life that reminds us to take the scenic route, play one more hand, and always keep the conversation lively.

So, here’s to Randy, a man who could fix anything but a broken heart. Let us not mourn, but rather celebrate the man, the myth, the legend. We’ll miss his jokes, his helping hands, and most of all, his loving presence. Randy, may the roads you travel now be smooth, and may you always have the wind at your back. Keep the laughter rolling, until we meet again.

A Celebration of life for Randy was held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Gleichen & District Community Center at 12:00 p.m.