Randy Bryan Yardley

Randy Yardley, 46, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 following an extended illness and battle with cancer. Randall Bryan Yardley was born July 16, 1970 in Houston, TX to David and Linda (Naegele) Yardley. Randy grew up in Bartlesville, OK and enjoyed playing baseball during his youth including one year in college at Kansas State University. After transferring to Oklahoma State University, Randy graduated with a degree in Accounting and a degree in Management Science and Computer Systems. He married Robin (Rittgers) Yardley, his high school sweetheart, on December 23, 1993 in Bartlesville and they made their first home in Tulsa where he worked for Ernst & Young LLP as an auditor. In 1996, Randy began working as manager of accounting and MIS at Tayloe Paper Company and then moved back home to Bartlesville to work for Phillips 66 in 1998. Randy proudly finished his career working for ConocoPhillips as director of financial systems and process controls. He also achieved certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Randy’s true passion was coaching his son’s baseball teams beginning with T-Ball up through middle school. He formerly served on the boards for Washington County Youth Baseball and Softball (WCYBS) and the All Sports Booster Club (ASBC). In addition, he enjoyed serving on the Stadium Operating Committee and volunteering at Bruin high school and American Legion baseball games. Randy is survived by his wife, Robin Yardley and two sons, Tyler Bryan and Grant Randall Yardley, parents, David and Linda Yardley of Bartlesville, brother, Mark and wife Melissa Yardley of Bartlesville, and nephews, Logan and Tanner Yardley. Randy is also survived by his in-laws, George and Diane Rittgers of Bartlesville and brother-in-law, Eric Rittgers and wife Angela and niece, Riley Rittgers. The family will be receiving friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at the home of David Yardley, 1508 Cherokee Hills Drive. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Bartlesville First Baptist Church with Pastor James Biesiadecki officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker-Brown Funeral Home.

Randy Bryan Yardley

July 16, 1970 - August 14, 2016