Randall Eden

RANDALL EDEN was born Nov. 21, 1949, and lived a big life until his death from cancer June 16, 2017. He loved life and the people around him. Born in Heber Springs, Ark., to Elouise and Roy Eden, he attended school there, played on the football team, and sketched and painted while dangling his feet atop Sugar Loaf Mountain. He graduated with a BA in Art from Arkansas Tech U, and went on to produce numerous paintings and art. He used his artistic talents in long careers at Martin Advertising, and later at Publishing Concepts, Inc. A talented photographer, he loved capturing creative images on trail hikes, vacations, and family gatherings. Predeceased in death by his father and former wife Diana, he is survived by his wife Anne, precious daughter Annaliese of Springdale, sons Stuart Rucker of Fayetteville and Philip Rucker of NLR, mother Elouise of Heber Springs, sister Cynthia Witt (Robert), brother Robert "Bob" (Gretta), two nephews, one niece, and their families; also by his brother and sister-in-law Roger and Beth Page, and special cousin-in-law Jean Geiger. Arrangements by Olmstead Funeral home in Heber Springs. A memorial service will follow, to be announced.