Randall Scott Holt

Randall Scott Holt of Worley, Idaho, and Fairfield, Washington, passed away on July 19, 2025, following a brief but bitter fight with cancer at the age of 60. Randy was born on February 20, 1965, in Spokane, Washington, the youngest of four sons born to Gerald and Sally Holt. Later, he was joined at home by his niece Angelique, who became the missing daughter/recalcitrant little sister that Sally’s all-male family sorely needed. While he loved all his family, Randy idolized his eldest brother, Mike, and was devastated by his untimely death in 1978. So, it was preordained that when it came time, Randy followed his brothers in the journey to the University of Idaho and to join Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, which was not only a Holt, but a Worley tradition. College was not a final destination for Randy but rather a waystop. However, he accumulated many lifelong friends through his association with the fraternity and Vandal Nation during his time there. After college, Randy went back to the farm, working as a hired man for an Oakesdale farmer while also helping his father on the family farm. In 1993, Randy transitioned to the family farm full-time, continuing with his chosen career for the remainder of his days. Some days were optimistic over bushels ripening in the field, and some days were pessimistic over another day feeding those stupid cows, but they were always completed with a devotion to meet the obligations of his chosen profession. A homebody by nature, Randy traveled infrequently, but when he did, you could be certain it usually involved his passion for football and specifically, the Miami Dolphins. He enjoyed many trips with brother Chris to watch them in California, Arizona, and Washington, and even one memorable trip with brother Kevin to cheer them on in the home turf of Miami. A trip almost as memorable for brother Chris and father Jerry, who endured most of a two-week whiteout at home feeding cows, while the brothers lounged on the beaches of Tampa with lifetime best friend Jim Jenneskens. Other memorable trips involved Vandal football pilgrimages to far-flung reaches of Hawaii, Louisiana, and to the Humanitarian bowl games in Boise. He enjoyed firetower camping at Bald Mountain and Glacier, rafting on the Salmon River, and trips to the Washington coast with family. The brothers also traveled with their grandparents to Ft. Huachuca, AZ, for Kevin’s induction to the military, with side trips to old Tucson, Tombstone, and a journey across the border to old Mexico. Taking a cue from his grandparents, Lloyd and Kathryn Dyer, Randy served faithfully in his community: two stints on Plummer/Worley School District board although he had no children of his own, serving a dozen years with Fairfield Service Club including as president during the 100th year celebration, and being recognized for his service in the Worley community as Citizen of the Year. Grandparents, as well as Sally and Jerry, were all able to stay at home in their later years due to the willingness of Randy to provide daily company and assistance. Grandma Kathryn especially was blessed as Randy made a daily ritual of morning coffee and firewood fetchin’ for her, even during her time at Fairfield Care Center. Needless to say, the coffee at least! Randy is survived by brothers Kevin and Chris, niece Angelique (Matt), and grandnieces Mina and Katy, and his latest inherited dog Mollie. Randy had a special affection for his fraternal big sister, Robyn Lampert, brother from another mother, Billy Mellick, and self-appointed extra mother Eunice Meredith. Randy goes to join his eldest brother, Mike Holt, his parents, Jerry & Sally Holt, his grandparents, Lloyd & Kathryn Dyer of Worley, and Dan & Annalee Holt of Fairfield, as well as Curley, Benji, Kelly, Brandy, Charlie, Princess, Freckles, and Twinkles. (There may be a cat or two waiting for him as well, but he would never admit it.) Please consider donating to Fairfield Service Club, Fairfield Cemetery Association, or Worley Historical Society.

Randall Scott Holt

February 20, 1965 - July 19, 2025