Randy Bupp

Randy Bupp passed away peacefully after a year and a half long battle with cancer. Born in San Bernardino in 1950, he moved with his family to Lafayette where he attended Acalanes High School, then Cornell University and Hastings College of the Law. In his 37 year career in law he was a prominent member and section leader of the Bankruptcy Bar and earned the respect and praise of judges, colleagues and clients. He was also an Adjunct Professor at JFKU Law School where he taught Bankruptcy and Commercial Law. Over the years he saved many homes, businesses and farms, often pro bono or at greatly reduced fees. He was happy to give back to the community he loved by helping with Elder Law and Bankruptcy clinics, teaching Sunday School or volunteering for The Taylor Family Foundation and Camp Wonder. An Eagle Scout, Randy was also an Assistant Scout Master with Troop 405. His happiest times were playing music with friends, noodling out a new tune on a blues harmonica and scuba diving in the tropics with his wife and kids. He was best known for his sense of humor, quick wit, compassion, mellow voice and his love of many colored high tops. Preceding Randy in death were his brother Jimmy and their parents Bob and Barbara Bupp. He is survived by wife Mimi, son Charlie, daughter Amy Smart and his son-in-law Jeff Smart. A Celebration of Randy's life will be at the Church of the Resurrection, 399 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, on Friday, August 17th at 7pm. In true Randy-fashion, please bring a can of food for the Food Bank. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Meals-on-Wheels, The Taylor Family Foundation, or the Contra Costa Food Bank.