Following in his father's footsteps, Randy served as a Pompano Beach City Commissioner, District 3, from 1988 to 1990. He was elected as Mayer of Pompano Beach in 1993 and served as Vice-Mayor in 1994. An active member of the Kiwanis Club of Pompano Beach from 1982 until 2008, Randy eventually served as its President. He was also a member of the Pompano Beach Historical Society. In addition, Randy served first as a Deacon, then as an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach. He particularly loved his years of volunteer work with the church's Lighthouse Christian School. Randy was also recognized with an award for his support to the "Elderly and Disabled Homebound Residents of the Community" in the Broward Homebound Program.
In between his work, his numerous civic responsibilities, and his total dedication to his growing family, Randy could be found with a rod and reel in his hands on a boat off the Florida coast or inland on the countless lakes, rivers and canals. He was an avid, gifted fisherman, chasing his catch anywhere from South Florida and Keys to all across the country, including Hawaii and Alaska. Other than talking about loving his family, nothing brought a smile to his face more quickly than feeling the familiar tug on the end of his fishing line. formerly a trumpet player, a guitarist, and a dabbler in music composition, he thoroughly enjoyed most forms of music, especially Progressive Rock, which he collected all his life.
Randy also loved making trips to Disney World and traveling around the country with his extended family, as well as visiting art galleries and airplane museums, gourmet cooking, watching football and ice hockey, and particularly setting off fireworks every 4th of July. randy was always surrounded by the ever-present company of numerous cats and dogs who were blessed to have found such a loving home.
He will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to have known him.
Randy is survived by Kim, his cherished wife of 39 years; daughter Ashley Denhard and husband Casey; son Stewart Randolph "RJ" Kester, III and fiancee Amy Hilary Gordan; daughter Kourtney Danielle Kester; son Clay Matthew Kester: grandchildren Sydney and Paxton Denhard, and newest grandchild, Stewart Randolph "Jay" Kester, IV; his sister Valerie Cox and husband Allen, sister Marcia Doyle and husband Hamilton "Mac", nephews and nieces Joshua and Sarah Fay Cox; Jared, Jennifer, Jane and Jackson Doyle' Dean Payne and his wife Marcia, and cousin Michele Murray and husband, John. He was predeceased by his sister, Cheryl Sue Kester.
" To our beloved Randy, we miss you, we love you, and we will forever dream of you in a boat, joyfully holding in both hands a rod and reel, on the peaceful Sea of Eternity".
A memorial service and celebration of Randy's life will be held Tuesday morning, November 8th at 11:30 am at the first Presbyterian Church, "The Pink Church", 2331 NE 26th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to:
Friends of the Everglades
3227 SE Ocean Blvd., Suite 200
Stuart, FL 34996
(305) 669-0858: [email protected]
online condolences can be made at www.kraeerpompanobeach.com
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