Randall “Randy” Alan Polley
September 4, 1946 – June 13, 2025
Randall “Randy” Alan Polley, age 78, entered into rest on June 13, 2025 at his home in Custer, WA surrounded by his family. Randy was born on September 4, 1946 in South Bend, Indiana to Richard F. and Betty J. “Perry” Polley. He attended and graduated from Mishawaka High School in Mishawaka, Indiana. Randy moved from Indiana as a young adult to the Pacific Northwest. Randy married the love of his life, Cynthia “Cindy” (Fernandes) on August 3, 1984 in Custer, WA, and celebrated 40 years together last August. During his working career, Randy was a long-haul truck driver and worked for Lynden Transport Inc. for 34 years. He was a proud member of the Teamsters union. Randy retired in 2008 to care for his aging parents. In 2012, he opened a small business, Peace Arch Business Center, in Blaine, WA. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, The Mountaineers, and a former member of Toastmasters. In his free time, Randy had many hobbies which included hiking, car racing, talking politics and history. He loved working on the landscaping in his yard. He especially loved the pond and walking trail he built in his back yard. Randy was a very intelligent and hardworking person. Always friendly, kind and joyful to everyone he met. His most notable traits are his resilience, determination, and most of all his integrity. He was an amazing man that will be missed by many.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia of Custer, WA; son, Jeffrey Polley and wife Christine Polley of San Tan Valley, AZ; daughters, Brenda Polley of Blaine, WA, Stephanie Polley of Custer, WA; and Kristen Brune and husband Ian Brune of East Wenatchee, WA; cousin (but truly more of a big sister) Donna Grisanti and husband Bud Grisanti of Clayton, CA; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, and brother John Polley.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Jerns Funeral Home, 4131 Hannegan Road, Suite 106, Bellingham, WA 98226. Memorial contributions in honor of Randy can be made to St. Joseph Cancer Center “Attn: Patient Fund,” 3301 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225. 100% of all contributions will go directly to support patients in need of financial assistance for treatment. Please sign the book of memories, light a candle and leave your condolences for the family at www.JernsFH.com.
