Randy, Robin And Christie Snelling Obituary (1986

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memories of Christie Rae Snelling - Randall Scott Snelling - Robin Leigh Christie Snelling The tragic departure of a very special person came to pass just before midnight on Sunday, January 16th, 2022. At age 35, Christie Snelling of Scottsburg, Indiana left this world prematurely yet peacefully at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis with family by her side. She arrived in the world on February 28th, 1986, delivered at King's Daughters Hospital in Madison, Indiana to her loving parents, the late Randy and Robin Snelling. Christie's childhood would have been nothing short of ideal, if not for a diagnosis of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia at age eight. After 2 and a half years of fighting, Christie's innate qualities of perseverance and grit turned the tide. The cancer had retreated, never to return, as it was clearly no match against the strength and spirit of this particular little girl. Throughout her early life, Christie always made time to dedicate herself to academics, finishing high school with high test scores, 4 years on the varsity tennis team, and an impressive GPA. She certainly had no problem acquiring several scholarships along with admission to the school she planned to attend as early as she could remember, Indiana University in Bloomington. At IU Christie had 4 great years of study and, fun personal growth and graduated in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. In the following years she eventually acquired her Masters in Occupational Safety from IU. Meanwhile, in addition to furthering her education, she worked as a waiter before being hired at pier one imports. Naturally, Christie rose through the ranks at the popular retailer, eventually becoming Branch manager for the Bloomington location at age 28. She successfully led the Bloomington Pier One team for the next 5 years and was recognized for exceptional results in both sales and customer satisfaction. Outside of business and academia, Christie continued to lead a full and fun life with her long time boyfriend, Heath Voegerl and their two dogs. They would spend the warmer months in the sunshine, Boating on Lake Monroe, hiking with the pups, and enjoying tennis or many other activities with friends and neighbors. Their winters provided the excuse to concentrate on their beloved fantasy football league and binge watch Netflix and HBO. The last 3 years of her life were primarily spent with her family after moving back to her hometown of Scottsburg. Her parent's picturesque 70-acre estate was perfect for Christie and her pugs to exercise and explore, and their two sizable homes on the property provided her with a creative outlet engage her keen eye and talent for interior decor. Despite tremendous hardship so early in her life, how much Christie flourished throughout her life from childhood on, not only academically, but socially. No matter the setting or circumstance, Christie was always making connections with peers, bonding with mentors, or strengthening relationships already established. Christie always stood her ground and upheld her point of view with a strong, respectable conviction, Although, her style could be stern and unapologetic, her otherwise kind and generous disposition would always seem to maintain a perfect balance of integrity and grace. To most, her brutally honest perspective of the world was a breath of fresh air. Christie was fierce yet tremendously compassionate, fearless yet abundantly wise, principled yet deeply empathetic. Christie embodied most of the qualities this troubled world and scrambling species need to make a better world. She was smart. She was kind. She was important. And we shall never see her like again. I love you, Sis. I know you will appreciate me closing with some levity, where ever you may be. On June 28, 2020, this world lost a wonderful man. Randy Snelling, age 68, died at home, peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children. The aggressive, malignant brain tumor that took Randy was found only 7 weeks before his passing, and his battle was as brief as it was futile. He lived a full and graceful story of a life. Randall Scott Snelling's story begins on January 13, 1952 in Zanesville, Ohio as the youngest child of Robert Edward Snelling and Josephine Mancuso Snelling. When Randy was just a toddler, the family moved to Madison, Indiana where they stayed and lived the closest thing to a middle-class American Dream anyone could hope for. Randy flourished and found glory and success very young. He was only 5 years old when he began racing. Alongside his brother and father, building and driving go-carts quickly went from a hobby to the pursuit of a great career as young Randy Snelling's talent behind the wheel could not be denied. All through his childhood and teenage years he broke countless track records, won national competitions, and accumulated more 1st-place trophies than the family had room to display. Off the racetrack, he also excelled academically, played on his school's basketball and football teams, and developed a love and talent for music playing drums for his band, The Royal Lancers, throughout his teenage years. He graduated from Madison Consolidated High School in 1970 after serving as student council president. Despite a successful future in racing appearing imminent, the draft for the Vietnam War left Randy no choice but to attend college. He left his go-carts behind and attended Indiana University where he developed bonds with friends he would remain connected to for the rest of his life. After 5 semesters, Randy dropped out and began a segment of his life every young person dreams of. Like a Jack Kerouac character, he hitchhiked all over the country, spending his early 20s in Florida, Boston, and various other places working as a roofer, janitor, pawn shop clerk, and mansion-sitter. Free from any real responsibilities or emotional baggage, he developed wisdom and a sense of self rarely afforded to one at such a young age. Eventually, he returned home and began to slowly settle down. Randall worked at the Madison Power Plant for over two decades over which he married twice, had 3 children, and finished his Bachelor's degree as an alum of the University of Louisville. He was a great father and husband that never allowed his family to want for anything and always provided a beautiful place to live. In 2001, he left the plant and moved his family to Cincinnati to develop his credentials as a Medical Facility Inspector and Auditor. After 2 years, Randy and his wife were able to build their dream home, a log cabin by the family lake back in Scottsburg. The family moved back and into their dream home, and after a few years Randy began his career with the hospital accreditation company, DNV-GL, as a surveyor. Over time, his likeability and exceptional intellect exposed him as a natural leader and he quickly moved up the ladder, first to Chief Physical Environmental Officer and, eventually, Director of Operations, where he ended his career in March of 2020. Sadly, he'd retired only 3 months before his passing. Rest assured, Randy would tell every one of us, "Everything is fine. I lived a full, happy life. I've had so many wonderful friends, been overjoyed with my beautiful children and grandchildren, and spent over 35 years with the love of my life. I lived through some of the human race's most amazing times, and got out just before it all went to crap. I love you all. Now please give the love you had for me to one another, in memory." Our confidence in a just, decent higher power is most profoundly shaken when certain people are taken from us too soon and without warrant. Robin Snelling, who passed on March 15th, 2021 at Norton's hospital in Louisville, was one such person. At age 62, after battling lung cancer, Robin left here peacefully with both her children, Christie and Ryder, by her side. Robin was born on December 29th, 1958 in Lafayette, IN to Jack and Sue Christie. After living briefly in North Dakota, the family moved to Mitchell, IN where Robin enjoyed an idyllic childhood through the momentous years of the 1960s and 70s. She was a very good student and recognized as an exceptional athlete, despite being small and lacking opportunities to play sports as a girl in those times. Robin Graduated from Mitchell High School in 1976 and left home to attend Indiana University in Bloomington. She continued to excel academically and acquired two bachelors degrees in business and public affairs by the time she graduated in 1981. With her youth and the confidence of earning two well-regarded professional credentials at her back, Robin made the spirited choice spread her wings and move to Ocracoke Island, NC. There, entering the community as a stranger, Robin quickly became a part of it and enjoyed her independence for over 2 years. After too much time away from family, Robin moved back to Indiana and soon fell in love. In 1984, just 6 months after meeting she married Randy Snelling of Madison, IN. They held the wedding in the picturesque yard/woods of their Scottsburg home, where they raised three children. Robin and Randy worked hard to build a beautiful and enviable life for them all. Years later, in 2003, they were able to construct their dream home, log-cabin on the family lake in Scott County. Though neither Robin nor Randy were huge dog or cat lovers, the complexities of life in the wilderness afforded them the blessings and curses of many canine and feline friends over the years. It would eventually prove to be a blessing, as their pets became replacements for the grown children and a fulfilling hobby and pastime that always gave them a reason to exercise and stay on their toes. Robin would stay busy and content taking care of their gorgeous cabin and tending to the animals and her garden while Randy worked hard toward retirement. She was a loyal, loving wife and a true beauty inside and out. A fierce protector and gentle nurturer. With regard to real Family- Women, no one has ever done it better than Robin Leigh Snelling. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Randy, Robin, and Christie will be missed by their loving family, Haley Rene Carlock of Madison, Indiana; Ryder McQueen Snelling of Sellersburg, Indiana; Rome Snelling, Ryanna Rose, Alivia Rose, Gage Whitham, Marley Sebastian, and Maverick Hall; Robert K. "Bud" Snelling of Indianapolis, Indiana, Michael Christie of Campbellsville, Indiana; Rebecca J. "Becky" Wise of Cincinnati, Ohio; Heath Voegerl of Huntingburg, Indiana and several other relatives. They were preceded in death by Robert Edward and Josephine "Jo" Mancuso Snelling and John "Jack" and Sue Frankes Christie, Melvin E. Wise and John Christie, and Carrie Christie. CELEBRATION OF LIFEA Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday February 20, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a combined service to held at 7:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre in Madison, Indiana. TO WATCH THE FUNERAL SERVICE LIVE PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/69745/hash:6917F0E5C2C8D64C MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's charity of their choice. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover, or online contributions or condolences are available on page at www.morgan-nay.com. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Randy, Robin and Christie Snelling, please click here to visit our sympathy store.