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Randall B. Vanderbeek MD

randall vanderbeek

December 16, 1937 ~ November 25, 2025

Born in: Saginaw, Michigan
Resided in: Asheville, North Carolina

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Randall B Vanderbeek, MD, passed away on the evening of November 25, 2025 at Givens Health Care.

Born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 16, 1937 to the late Bernard and Genevieve (TerHaar) Vanderbeek, Randy grew up in Michigan and West Virginia. He attended Duke University and Duke Medical School, interned in Seattle and was drafted into the US Navy before returning to Duke for his residency. He practiced Urology in Asheville for 30 years.

Randy is survived by his wife of 65 years Patricia (Patti), sister Nancy of Athens Ga and three daughters; Lynne Mayer (Brian) and Kristen O’Buckley (Mike) of Asheville and Elizabeth Graham (Doug) of Knoxville. Also surviving are seven adored grandchildren, Patrick, Michael, Gabrielle, Parker, David, Adam and Anna.

After retirement, he volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, ABCCM and the N.C. Arboretum. He enjoyed spending time at Lake Toxaway and loved taking friends and family on boat rides.

A Memorial Service will be held starting at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 20 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Edwin Place in Asheville.

Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian team is assisting the family.

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Memorial Service: December 20, 2025 11:00 am

Unitarian Universalist Congregation
1 Edwin Place
Asheville, NC 28801

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Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
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  1. Randy was a great doctor, husband, father and my friend I met in 1973. Great sense of humor and will never forget the kindness he showed my son once at Lake Toxaway. I thought he would outlive us all. Travel well old friend and RIP.

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  2. Randy was instrumental in allowing me to come to Asheville, and join his practice. He was a tremendous partner and mentor for me. He also opened up his home and family to us many times over the years. We loved the hikes in Panthertown so much, and it is still a favorite area for me and Sparrel. Be assured that patients loved him and we will always be thankful for his open heart, truly a generous kind man. Thanks for sharing him with us Patti, Love Karen Frye.

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  3. Randy was instrumental in allowing me to come to Asheville, and join his practice. He was a tremendous partner and mentor for me. He also opened up his home and family to us many times over the years. We loved the hikes in Panther town so much, and it is still a favorite area for me and Sparrel. Be assured that patients loved him and we will always be thankful for his open heart, truly a generous kind man. Thanks for sharing him with us Patti, Love Karen Frye.

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  4. Randy and Ronnie enjoyed practicing medicine with respect and humor. Patti and I enjoyed the Medical Auxiliary project on childrens health together.
    I wish the family love and am so sorry for their loss.

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  5. Randy, Patti, and family were essential to the health of our Unitarian Universalist Congregation. We mourn with the family over this loss.

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