Randy "Skeeter" Ivie

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    Randy Wayne Ivie, age 72, of Duchesne, passed away August 23, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.  
    Randy, affectionately known as Skeeter, was born April 21, 1954, in Duchesne, Utah, to Glen and Elva Ivie. He was number 6 of 10 children in a family where hard work, loyalty, and love were a way of life. Being raised along the Strawberry River developed his love of the outdoors. He loved to hunt and spent the majority of his life hunting the hills of Lake Canyon.
    Skeeter was a true cowboy. He spent years riding bulls and living the rodeo life. He wasn’t afraid of much. Getting on the back of a bull was just another challenge he was willing to take on. He also loved race horses and spent many years as a jockey. He raced chariots and loved the thrill of the race track.
    He shared a deep and enduring love with his wife, Cherrie Ingram. Joined in marriage on October 8, 1976, at the Little House of Flowers in Las Vegas, Nevada. Together they built a life raising their three sons. Skeeter cherished the thought of reaching their 50th wedding anniversary and celebrating five decades of marriage held a special place in his heart.
    He was a tease to everyone he met. He carried that playful spirit throughout his life. He had a quick wit and was always ready with a smart remark. He loved giving people a hard time, especially those he was closest to.
    Skeeter worked the majority of his life in construction as a heavy equipment operator. He took great pride in hard work and was well known for being an expert in the field. He had an eye for work that few could match. He took pride in doing things right and was the kind of man others could depend on when the job needed to be done.
    He loved running the family farm back along the Strawberry River. He was a proud cattle rancher and spent countless hours watering, hauling hay, working cattle, and doing whatever needed done. Some of his happiest memories were made there working alongside his sons and brothers.
    He was a proud grandpa to his 10 grandchildren. He loved watching them grow and supporting them in everything they did. Whether he was teasing them, teaching them, or working alongside them, his grandchildren always knew how much they meant to him.
    Randy is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Cherrie; children, Randy Glen (Shara) Ivie; Wade Jesson (Nicole) Ivie, all of Duchesne; Michael Joseph (McKenzie) Ivie, Altamont; grandchildren, Brodie (Rafaela), Jayden, Addison, Braylen, Saryn, Shaylee, Weston, Brixten, Tayzlee, Indee; great-granddaughter, Everleigh; siblings, Ron Ivie, Benjamin, UT; Rex Ivie, Rock Springs, WY; Joyce (Garrold) Larsen, Roosevelt; Judy (Terry) Wolfe, Tooele; Richard (Tammy) Ivie, Duchesne; Roland (Lara) Ivie, Hayden, UT; sister-in-law, Linda Ivie, Bridgeland; brother-in-law, Dennis Putnam, Tooele; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his sister, JoAnn Coil and her husband, Dewane; a brother, Robert Ivie, and a sister, Jenette Putnam.  
    Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Centennial Events Center in Duchesne.  Viewings will be held at the same location on Sunday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and Monday from 9:30 - 10:45 AM.
    Burial will be in the Strawberry Cemetery.