Randy Poole Memorial Fund
The Robert Andrew "Randy" Poole Memorial Fund, established in 2016 through memorial donations from Timberline Ski Patrol, friends, and family, provides funding for emergency medical training for Tucker County, honoring Randy’s lifelong dedication to emergency care, ski patrol training, and community service.
TYPE OF FUND: Field of Interest
DATE ESTABLISHED: October 2016
PURPOSE: To provide funding for emergency medical training for Tucker County.
DISTRIBUTION: The proceeds of this fund are to be used to aid with the cost of training opportunities for emergency medical services personnel in Tucker County upon the recommendation by the Grants or Scholarship Committee and approval by the full Board of Directors of TCF.
VARIANCE POWER: If, in the judgment of the TCF Board of Directors, the restrictions and conditions of the fund become unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community, the TCF Board of Directors maintains the right to modify the terms of this fund.
FUNDING: Memorial donations from Timberline Ski Patrol, friends, and family.
BACKGROUND: Robert Andrew Poole, known as "Randy," was born on March 3, 1953. He graduated from Georgia Southern in 1975 and moved to St. Albans, WV, to work for C&P Telephone Company. In 1997, he transferred to Ashburn, Virginia, after C&P Telephone was acquired by Verizon, continuing his career as a contract officer.
Randy joined the National Ski Patrol (NSP) in 1992 and was a dedicated member of Timberline Ski Patrol from 1992-2009. He served as patrol treasurer, an Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Instructor, and a trainer for active members, leading fundraiser events to support emergency care training and Special Olympics. He was deeply committed to teaching others proper emergency skills and was widely known for his patience, humor, and leadership.
On the mountain radio, he was affectionately called "Tin Man," a nickname reflecting his incredible recovery from open-heart surgery. His resilience and love for life inspired those around him.
In 2007, Randy married Holly Horne and adopted her daughter, Amber. He also had three grown daughters, Tara, Sally Ann, and Katlin, and a granddaughter, Caroline. His kindness and sense of humor could diffuse any situation, and he was devoted to community support, organizing clothing drives and church-led mission trips across the U.S. to assist disadvantaged communities.
A lifelong member of the Episcopal Church and a leader at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Ashburn, VA, Randy was passionate about service, writing, and enjoying life’s simple moments. He often said, "Life is a journey. Roll down the window and enjoy the breeze," and "It's a beautiful thing."
Randy Poole passed away on July 4, 2009, at the age of 56. This fund continues his legacy by supporting those who dedicate their lives to emergency response and care in Tucker County.
