UPDATE (August 21, 2021) ~
Hello dear family and friends,

I hope you are all happy, healthy, and have endured this summer heat! It’s just 3 weeks until Randall’s Life Celebration and wanted to check-in with a few reminders.

DATE: September 11, 2021

LOCATION: PLEASANT VALLEY FARM AND VINEYARD, 522 N 69th Ave; Hart, MI 49420

SCHEDULE of EVENTS:
1:00 pm: Guests arrive
1:30 pm - 3:30pm: BBQ Lunch, Beverages (Beer/Wine) and Dessert. There will be LIVE music for everyone’s enjoyment and friends/family are scheduled to speak throughout the day.
4:00 pm: Tree and ashes Ceremony - NOTE: A short walk is required to the memorial tree. Keep an eye on the weather and bring appropriate shoes and an umbrella if needed.

RSVP: If you are planning to join us and have not yet RSVP'd please do so HERE.

VIDEO: If you would like to make a short video with thoughts, memories, or funny stories of Randall, it’s not too late! Please send to Zach ASAP, at znshields@gmail.com.

Hand sanitizer and masks will be provided. Please be prepared to wear a mask if you are not vaccinated, thank you.

If you know of someone who has not received the Life Celebration info and would like to come, please feel free to forward the information. We look forward to seeing those of you who can join us in celebrating 'my amazing guy’. For those of you who can’t… we’re sure Randall we’ll stop by for a quick visit. 😇😉

Sending light and love~
Patrice and children
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Hello dear family and friends~

I hope you are all well and enjoying the spring weather, as well as, a little more ‘normalcy’ in your lives, as COVID-19 mask wearing and restrictions let up! HOORAY!

I wanted to let you know that a new date has finally been confirmed for Randall’s Life Celebration, (he’s a patient guy) ;)

September 11, 2021 is reserved, come rain or shine this time!

Following are some details:

LOCATION:

PLEASANT VALLEY FARM AND VINEYARD
522 N 69th Ave; Hart, MI 49420
pleasantvalleyfarmandvineyard…
You can also google PLEASANT VALLEY for directions, etc.

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY:

1:00 pm: Guests start arriving (details for parking to come)
1:30 pm - 3:30pm: Buffet lunch/beverages begin at the Barn … some of Randall’s favorite foods, of course. ;) Memories, photos/videos will be shared. Pleasant Valley Farm and Vineyard will be offering a wine bar for tasting too! ;)
4:00 pm: Ceremony for tree planting/ashes buried on the hill.
If you plan to join us, walking is required (not too far, and we can drive those who can’t make the walk) so bring your galoshes, umbrella or whatever needed, depending on weather.

You are invited to stay after the burial of ashes ceremony for dessert, beverages etc. Randall loved PIE and his mom’s Chocolate sheet cake! ;)

For those of you traveling from afar and need overnight accomodations, the following are suggestions to check out. FYI, it is last weekend of busy season, so check things out soon!
Hart, MI
Hotels - Silver Lake, MI
thinkdunes.com (Lots of info on places to stay, camping, things to do
VRBO or ARBNB

If you are planning to come and are flying in for the celebration you can use:

Gerald R Ford (Grand Rapids) International Airport (GRR)- about 1 1/2 hours away from PV Farm
Muskegon County Airport (MKG) - about 45 mins from PV Farm

Please check back on Randall’s ‘Ever Loved’ memorial page for updates/details, as the Life Celebration gets closer… https://everloved.com/life-of…
Also, it would be greatly appreciated if you could RSVP by August 15, on the Ever Loved memorial page.

We hope to see many of you, but please know we completely understand if you are unable to attend. No pressure ~ No worries!

This is totally optional, but for those of you who can’t make it, we would love it if you could find time to send a short video of your favorite memories, thoughts or stories, of Randall… I’m sure he will be watching over all, so be nice! LOL You can send to Zach at: znshields@gmail.com, by August 15th. Thanks so much and HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Sending light and love~
Patrice and children