Harland 'Ske' Radomske Obituary (1939

Surrounded with love, Harland (Ske) Radomske passed away on June 8, 2021, after a long and extraordinary fight against prostate cancer. Ske was a highly regarded leader, businessman, rancher, horseman, outdoor sportsman and athlete but most importantly known to those who loved him as husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and dear friend. Ske was born on August 12, 1939, to Fred and Ruth Radomske. He graduated from Newport High School, Newport, WA in 1957, after forging ahead in life as an independent young adult. He started and owned Venture Construction Inc. in 1964 and the company flourished until he sold and retired in 2000. Venture was known for numerous well known heavy construction projects throughout Washington and beyond. He was a natural leader and believed in treating his employees like family, often rewarding with wonderful travel and memory making gatherings. It was during these times of celebration where Skes love of dancing became notable. In addition to his construction career, he was able to pursue his interest in farming, ranching and ultimately settled in, on his love of riding, breeding, and raising cutting horses. Whatever Ske did, he was "all in". He married the love of his life, Jody Radomske in 1987 and together they have pursued and developed a positive reputation of influence in the National Cutting Horse Association. Ske was a competitive and accomplished rider. However, Ske was a change maker and he believed in making organizations better through involvement. Ske was integral in developing policies and opportunities, especially for the Pacific and Northwest Cutting Horse Association. Enough so that most recently, he was honored at the Breeders Invitational this May, where the Derby Amateur class will be called the Harland Radomske Derby Amateur. He was also inducted into the NCHA Members Hall of Fame in 2013 for his many contributions. He had many friendships through his extended cutting horse family and cherished his times at shows in and out of the arena. He was a staunch Gonzaga Basketball fan, and though he played himself for many years, he loved to watch the Zags! Ske used basketball as his analogy of life. Life is four quarters, and he felt blessed, as according to him he was in Overtime. And in OT the Lord is in charge. His faith in the Lord was his foundation, and he knew he would be leaving us to walk with the Lord. Ske is survived by his wife Jody, his daughters, Laurie Saunders (Allen), Amy Radomske Hawkins and Raley Mae Zebrauskas (Greg), and his sons and stepson, Cary Roe, Kyle Radomske and Jason Minor (Hailey). He was predeceased by his son, Michael Wade Radomske as a young father. He has numerous grandchildren - Sara, Annie, Kittredge, Ben, Hudson, Maley, Sterling, Scarlett, and Jaxen, and two great grandchildren Connor and Evelyn. He was called, "Grandpa Ske" by many. Ske also has surviving siblings, nieces, and nephews. His large and extended family will miss him greatly. Ske always said, "Im in pretty good shape for the shape I am in". He fought to remain in great shape and lived his life positively, and with a young faithful heart. His family and friends, know how he loved to dance, and while missed.we know he is dancing with the Lord. We will all hold our dance card until we see him again. Please join us for Skes Celebration of Life on June 23, at 11 am at McIntosh Ranch, 7820 US-97, Ellensburg, WA. Join us for lunch and bring your favorite Salad, sides or dessert. There will be an additional Celebration of Life on July 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Will Rogers Coliseum Meeting Room, Fort Worth, Texas. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Friends, 302 E 2nd Ave., Ellensburg, WA., 98926. Celebration of Life McIntosh Ranch Wednesday, June 23, 2021 11:00 AM 7820 Hwy 97 Ellensburg, Washington 98926 Celebration of Life Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena Brown-Lupton North Sunday, July 25, 2021 2:00 PM 3401 W. Lancaster Fortworth, Texas