Kristin Randles
July 4, 1953 ~ June 13, 2023
Kristin Elisabeth Randles (n��e Titcomb) died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 13, 2023.
Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Believers in Grace Fellowship, 8600 C Avenue, Marion, Iowa. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the church. Burial will follow at Dunkard Cemetery.Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Kris was born on the Fourth of July, 1953 to Dr. William and Catherine Titcomb. She spent her childhood in St. Joseph, Missouri, where she graduated from Central High School. She moved to Cedar Rapids in 1976 where she met the love of her life Bill Randles, whom she married on September 6, 1980. Together they started, grew, and nurtured a family of children, grandchildren, and grandchildren. They also established a church family at Believers in Grace Church in Marion, Iowa, where they served as beloved pastor and wife for 40 years.
Kris is survived by her six siblings: Tracy Langeslay, Timothy Titcomb, Cherylaine Sullivan, Diane Sinclais, Bill Titcomb, and Bryan Titcomb; six children: Dara (William) Flecksing; Anna (Matthew) Fanning; Samuel (Tanaya), Marcus (Alexis), Ian, and Ezra Randles, plus Dawn Henry (her bonus daughter); fifteen grandchildren: Abraham, Moriah, MaeElla, Esther, Liam, Gwendolyn, Cecelia, Manassah, Gabriel, Lily, Savannah, Jasmine, Evelyn, Aurelia, Juniper. and four great-grandchildren: Adler, Dylan, Yael, and Azriel. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Richard Kapahuilia Titcomb (Joyce Titcomb) and Catherine Anna Sweeney (Marvin Warner), and her beloved husband, Pastor Bill Randles.
Kris was many things to many people. She was a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and mentor. The roles and places she filled in the hearts and lives of those around her cannot begin to be enumerated. She lived a beautiful life full of faith, love, and joy.
In all that she did, she did it as to the Lord. She was a fierce champion for truth and the gospel. Her years of wisdom and steadfast service at Pastor Bill's side have earned a crown beyond our imagination.
As she passed from this life to the next, a single tear rolled down her cheek. I have no doubt it was both a tear of sadness for those she was leaving to finish their race, and a tear a joy for the promises received from Christ.
John 16:22 Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you.
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services – Cedar Rapids
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Randles family. May our precious Lord surround you with peace & love that surpasses all understanding. Jan Eckhardt, Lynn Horton and Dennis O’Toole
Thank you on behalf of the whole family.
I’m so sorry for your loss Randles family. I hope that God gets you through these trying times. Wish you all the best, and know she’s in a better place. -Damian Miersen
Thank you on behalf of the whole family.
My deepest condolences to Kris family. She and I had wonderful adventures together that I will always cherish.
May the Lord be with those that mourne for the loss of our dear sister Kris
Dear Randles Family. Please accept our condolences from Church of the Cross Melbourne. We cherish and treasure the memorable times we spent with Pastor Bill and Kristin, their ministry, and friendship. We praise the Lord for the ministry of Kristin among us. On a personal note, my wife Annette and I, will never forget the happy times we spent together both in Melbourne and Cedar Rapids. Church family, please know that we share your sorrow at the loss of such a dedicated servant, yet as believers there is joy in our sorrow for loved ones. Kristin has received the greatest reward, to hear from her Master Himself the words: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” We grieve, but not like those who have no hope. Reverend Paul Homer.
Amen! Thank you Paul! On behalf of our family, Dara Flecksing- eldest daughter
Dear loved ones of Kristin and Bill. Our love, prayers, and sadness go to you.
We got to know Bill and Kristin first through Bill’s teaching and then became friends with each of them through Facebook Messenger. Kristin told me that she took the painting I sent to her, of Lake Coeur d’Alene, back and forth between Iowa and Arizona.
We are terribly sorry for you and this vacancy in your lives. Please know that we are praying for you and love you. We remember the comforting words of our Lord… ♥️
1 Thessalonians 4 (KJV)
¹³ But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
¹⁴ For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
¹⁵ For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
¹⁶ For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
¹⁷ Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
¹⁸ Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Much love, Rusty and Kelly Francis
Post Falls, Idaho
Thank you Kelly, for your comforting words. On behalf of our family, Dara Flecksing-eldest daughter
Dear Randles family. One of the most beautiful moments we had with your mother and father was when our sister in Christ ( Ruth Beale) was near death in Hospital in New Zealand and your mother and Father came up and laid hands on her. Praising The Lord and prayed for healing.
Ruth is still with us. Doing well. She sends condolences to you all and thanks for your parents being used 🙏 by God in Jesus name
LvyainJesus Ken &Ruth Wilson 🥰😍
Beautiful! We love hearing those wonderful stories. 🙏❤️ thank you
We are so sorry for this great loss. Sending our deepest love and praying for our Lords comfort.
We are so sorry dear Randles family for your loss. Kristen and Bill both blessed us and our family. One memory is of Bill preaching in Melbourne and my teenage daughter Lucy in tears afterwards at the thought of abortion. Bill and Kristen both prayed for her and blessed her. They were so beautiful and kind.
Truly a Mother and Father-in-Christ and a loss for the Body of Christ on earth but can’t wait to be reunited with them one day . Belinda
Although I never met Kris in person, she was an amazing woman who so greatly encouraged me through her heartfelt correspondences. What unwavering faith in JESUS she displayed, especially through the most difficult times!!
I know I am speaking on behalf of the “cyber flock” that Believers in Grace has been blessed with when I say:
we thank the LORD for the faithful leadership, teaching and encouragement that Kris and Bill so willingly and lovingly spread around the world!!!! Well done, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS!!!
We have fond memories of Bill and Kristin, and their ministry to us. Kristin will be greatly missed by family and friends, but is now with her Lord and Saviour and reunited with her beloved Bill.
With our love to the family, Richard and Liz, Worcester, England
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now & in the days ahead. The God of love and peace shall be with you. Cor 13:11
I remember Kris as being gentle, kind, morally upright, and, most of all, loving God. I have been truly blessed by God for having known her. May she be an example to us all as we walk in His ways.
Kris, was an amazing loving God fearing woman. She loved the Lord with all her heart and she loved her family. She’s receiving her reward for her faithfulness and devotion to our Lord and Savior and she’s with the love of her life, Bill.
The righteous man perishes, and no one lays it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from calamity; he enters into peace; they rest in their beds who walk in their uprightness.
Isaiah 57:1-2
We also never met Kris or Pastor Bill, but they impacted our lives spiritually and in friendship powerfully. May all who loved Kristin be comforted by the Lord. May He give the people of God more leaders like them. Therese and Brad Molgaard
Randles Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Kris was a lovely woman of God. I am heartbroken that both she and Pastor Bill are now gone.
My heart breaks again for all who knew pastor and Kris and our Deepest condolences to the entire church, and beloved family. What a loss, Bill and Kris were a wonderful friends and mentors to our family, and a great source of encouragement to my mom. How bittersweet it is to be on earth-all the while she is reunited with her beloved, and praising her Savior in perfection. What a glorious sight ❤️ Praying for us all during this time of grief 🙏🕯️❤️ Lots of Love Vanessa (Miersen) Johnson and family.
Posting from Dunedin New Zealand . Kris was an inspiration to me personally , in her warm sincere love for all who seek the truth .Her ability and forthright way of speaking truth was Spirit-led. . Her devotion to Bill in helping him travel and teach was a testament to their partnership in the gospel and her service for the Lord. Thank you for making it possible for us to “meet the family” through the link.
Kris was my second mom. She’d read scripture with me on the “land-line” when I was in high school, shortly after I was saved.
We’d talk about Jesus, and go over all kinds of topics, she was amazing.
I’m going to miss her so much, her and Bill, her husband. It always takes me a little while to process moments like this and at this point, I’m a mess. But, I keep reviewing all the memories we shared together starting in 91.
There was a road trip I went on with her and Bill, and the kids at that time. The things we experienced, we’re life changing for me. It was just me and them. We shared meals, we shared reading out of the Bible. I knew God was real because of Kris and Bill.
On a side note, when Kris hugged you, you just didn’t want to let go, neither did she. The same with Bill. Although, in his defense, you really didn’t have a choice :-).
I cannot wait to see her and Bill again and hug them again, and maybe at that time, not let go for just a little bit longer.
I’m going to miss them both very very much for as long as I’m still here. Both of their voices are ever etched in my memories and I’m very thankful I still have that as when I close my eyes I can recall them in my minds ear, so to speak, carrying out various Godly tasks and phrases, scriptures, etc.
Knowing God is surrounding them both with His embrace, of Glory that no one here could ever imagine, with them both being embraced within it, makes me long for the day I can experience that as well.
For now, I will miss them with all of my heart, as this place we’re in now is all we know as brothers and sisters. Let’s all make certain we never ever let anyone fall by the wayside, especially knowing what we know. That is not only the wish of our fallen family, but also the Lord.
I’m going to miss Kris and Bill, more than ever. I love them with all of my heart.
D. Moore
What a beautiful service for Kristin full of hope and the kindness of our God and Father
Kris and Bill stayed over night at our Ark fellowship in North Yorkshire uk
Bill preached the word and they stayed on to comfort us in the loss of our first grandson who was born asleep I gave them a cd called the message of the cross on which there is the beautiful song when I survey the wonderous cross I think it was used at the very end of the service as folk left ?
They leave behind them the fragrance of Jesus
May the Lord comfort you all in your loss of Bill and Kristin
Rebecca and Mike x
Thank you for letting us share in viewing the service and your personal grief. Our blessed memories of Pastor Bill and Kris were in them sacrificially hosting us overnight in 2019 and enjoying the occasional visit in previous years. We also had the privilege of driving them to various meetings in England.
What Godly insights they gave, Pastor Bill in his ministry and Kris in her devotion to the Master in music and action – her support for her husband was a testimony to us. Our memory of Kris was her delight in singing “I’ll fly away!”, unknown to us previously. And now she is with her Maker.
Isaac Watts wrote:-
My soul would leave this heavy clay,
At that transporting word;
Run up with joy the shining way,
To meet my dearest Lord.
May God bring you help and comfort.
Paul & Carol Duffett, Winslow, England
I met Kris and Bill when they came and ministered in Invercargill, New Zealand twice. We had a wonderful time of fellowship with these two dear servants of the Lord. Bill had been our online Pastor since my father who was and Assembly of God pastor for many years, went to be with the Lord. We still watch the services online from New Zealand. Our prayers and love go to all the Fellowship. 🙏🙏🙏
What a beautiful life she was may are lives deaths, glorify your holy name, Jesus