Randall James Burleson

Methow, WA Following a courageous battle with ALS, Randall "Randy" Burleson, 55, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 24, 2025, at his home in Methow, Washington. Randy was born in May 1970 to James and Linda (Hoover) Burleson in Wenatchee, Washington, and was raised in Cashmere, Washington, where he formed many lifelong friendships. Randy participated in numerous sports but especially loved football, playing all four years at Cashmere High School before graduating in 1989. His stepfather, Tom Spears, shared his own love of the outdoors and hunting with Randy at a young age, sparking a lifelong passion. After graduating high school, Randy attended Wenatchee Valley College, playing football there for two years before transferring to Washington State University, where he graduated in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in horticulture. He then returned to the Wenatchee Valley and began a successful 31-year career in the tree fruit industry. Randy’s love for fruit trees began in childhood, spending time working in and enjoying the family orchard. Randy married Amy Harrington, and together they started a family, welcoming Chase in 2000 and Drew in 2003. Randy cherished fatherhood and poured his heart into raising his sons, always present and loving, and someone they could always count on for guidance and support. He loved spending time outdoors with Chase and Drew at the family orchard, where they rode 4-wheelers and hunted together often. His sons loved him dearly, cherishing every moment spent with their dad. Later, Randy married Jennifer Fender on November 12, 2014. Jennifer had two children, Wyatt and Abby. Randy and Jennifer shared many of the same passions, spending countless hours together exploring the outdoors and hunting side by side, simply enjoying each other’s company. Their bond created a loving family where all of their children were cherished and supported. Randy embraced his role as a stepfather with love and support, and he meant the world to Wyatt and Abby. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Spears (Hoover), and stepfather, Tom Spears. Randy is survived by his wife, Jennifer Burleson; sons: Chase and Drew Burleson of Wenatchee; stepchildren: Wyatt Brown of Leavenworth and Abigail Brown of Methow; father, James Burleson of Cashmere; brothers, Tod Burleson of Spencer, TN, Marc Spears of Wenatchee, Tim and Tiffany Spears of Beaverton, OR; and sister, Tracy and Corey Pickeral of Ephrata. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Randall Burleson will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Cashmere Cemetery, with Pastor Brian Paine officiating. Memorials may be made to the ALS Association at ALS.org. Precht Rose Chapel in Chelan is in charge of the arrangements.

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Randall James Burleson

May 16, 1970 - December 24, 2025