Submitted by: Dan Rich

Randy A. Guyberson

March 9, 1950 - Aug. 6, 2008

South Bend Tribune 8/14/22008
SOUTH BEND - Randy A. Guyberson, 58, of East Dayton Street, passed away on August 6th from injuries sustained in a homicide at his residence. Mr. Guyberson was born on March 9, 1950, in South Bend, and had resided in the Michiana area his lifetime. He is survived by a sister, Marlene (John) Heater of Lakeville; and five brothers, William J. Guyberson Jr. of Plymouth, Bradley (Gloria) Guyberson of Elkhart and Jeffrey (Sherry) Guyberson of Edwardsburg, Dallas (Wilma) Reed of Denver, CO, and Terry (Loretta) Reed of Salazar, OK. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews, along with a very special friend, Bernice Wilson of Walkerton, and a very caring friend, Joyce Thornton. He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. and Lucille (Shufty) Guyberson Sr. Randy was a 1968 graduate of Jackson High School in South Bend and was known for writing short stories. He is listed in Who's Who in America. He retired from being a chef who cooked meals for people who could not leave their homes. He was a former owner of Grammy Spot in Wyatt, IN. Randy was a very caring person, loved to make candy and give gift boxes of his candy at Christmas time. He loved animals and trained dogs for numerous people. He was disabled himself and always reached out to help others. He wanted to help people with addiction to drugs and offered them a place to stay in his home if they would help him. He always said, if I can help one person to get their life turned around, that would be the greatest gift for him. Mr. Guyberson was a true Christian and worshiped faithfully. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mishawaka, IN.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16th, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 930 Park Place, Mishawaka. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to service time in the church. Cremation has taken place and burial will take place at Sumption Prairie Cemetery, South Bend. The family request, in lieu of flowers, please make all memorial contributions to the family at 13459 2A Road, Plymouth, IN 46563. The HANLEY and Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home, located at West Ireland Road/Indiana 23, South Bend, handled arrangements and extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Guyberson family.