Randall "Randy" Dierlam

Randall Dierlam Obituary,

Randall Archie Dierlam "Randy" passed away on August 11, 2024, in La Jolla, California, at the
age of 65. Randy succumbed after a long fight against complications from service-related
injuries, kidney disease, and stroke. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend
who touched the lives of all who knew him. Randy was born on December 23, 1958, in Pasco,
Washington, to Irene Van Hollebeke and William Calvin Dierlam. Following the death of his
father William, when Randy was four months old, he and his mother relocated to Phoenix,
Arizona, after she remarried to Richard Jayne, of Spokane, WA. Randy grew up with his
brothers, Kevin and Allen Jayne. He attended Desert View Elementary and Sunnyslope High
School, graduating in 1977. While in elementary and high school some of his hobbies included
playing pop-warner, baseball leagues, attending basketball camp, playing on his high-school
baseball, basketball and football teams, rifle club, participating in Scouts, and driving fast cars.
Randy spent many childhood summers with family at his uncle's wheat farm in Washinton where
he enjoyed riding on his Grandfathers tractor, shooting at birds and enjoying the great outdoors
with his cousins.


Immediately upon graduating high school, Randy enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at
Camp Pendleton, where he served as an infantry unit leader, Staff Sergeant, and a
reconnaissance Marine, he served in 1st and 3rd Recon Battalion from 1977-1985 and was a
long-time member of the Force Recon Association. Honorably discharged, he joined the San
Diego Police Academy and served as a San Diego city officer. His career then took a turn when
he was asked to work for the U.S. State Department at the U.S. Embassy in South Africa. Upon
his return from South Africa, Randy pursued higher education, graduating from Thomas
Jefferson Law School with a Juris Doctor degree and immediately passed the California State
Bar. He dedicated 30 years to practicing civil and family law and in more recent years worked
for the National Guard as a civilian Lawyer in Sacramento, CA.


On a more personal note, on October 24, 1998, Randy married Emily Theresa Roe, known as
Terrie, in a ceremony at the La Valencia in La Jolla, California. They made their home in Bird
Rock, La Jolla, and welcomed their only child, daughter Paige, in September of 2003. Randy
enjoyed watching Paige grow into the college student that she currently is, and was involved in
all aspects of her life, attending her school functions, church events, dance competitions and
golf events; and more than once jumping in to defend, protect and always guide her. Randy
was particularly passionate about his Christian faith beliefs and made sure to impart the
importance of that on his family. Randy was known for his charismatic, honest, loving, and kind
nature, always ready to lend a hand to family and friends. He was the consummate protector
and provider. Randy always maintained his passion for target practice, sports shooting and
hunting and enjoyed maintaining close ties with friends from all stages of his life. With his family
Randy enjoyed annual trips to Hawaii where Paige and he would swim and snorkel; and playing
with our family dog King, who he adored. Skiing, hunting and fishing trips with family and friends
were favorite pastimes he enjoyed as well as the occasional hike and golf game. Anyone who
knows Randy has a story or two to talk about the adventures or misadventures they had
together!


Randy is survived by his wife, Emily (Terrie) Dierlam, daughter Paige Dierlam, and brothers
Kevin and Allen Jayne. A service will be held on August 23, 2024, at 9 a.m. at Bravo Family
Mortuary, 4427 Rainier Ave., San Diego, CA 92120. The military burial service will follow at
Miramar National Cemetery from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. sharp. Memorial contributions in Randy's
honor can be made to Tunnels to Towers, Wounded Warriors, or the NRA.
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Randy & Terrie

Posted on Facebook December 23rd, 2020


Randy! This is such a great picture.

George Barnes

December 23, 1958 - August 11, 2024

We are sadden to report the passing of Randy Dierlam.

Randy was a long time member of the FRA.

He served in 1st and 3rd Recon from 1977-1985.


Our prayers and thoughts are with his family


Currently the information on his service and burial are as follows:


Funeral Details
Aug. 23, 2024 at 9 a.m
Bravo Family Mortuary
4427 Rainier Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120


Military Burial Service is following the funeral
Miramar National Cemetery
11:15 -11:45 am sharp

1st Recon Battalion

BRAVO COMPANY 81/83

Rest in Peace

Randy

Rest in Peace

Randy

Military Burial Service is following the funeral
Miramar National Cemetery
11:15 -11:45 am sharp

Roger F. LaRue

DELTA COMPANY FEB.69 - FEB.70