He suffered from sunstroke and for several years was a permanent resident at the Iowa State Hospital, Saint Joseph, Missouri.
From the Kansas City Star, Kansas City, MO, March 27th, 2003: Randall Barnum, 45, Higginsville, MO, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2003, at Lafayette Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Higginsville; burial in Saint Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Higginsville Parents Association or Saint Mary's Cemetery Fund. (Arr.: Wiegers Funeral Home, Higginsville, MO).
Randall Lee Barnum was the son of Harry L. Barnum and Joyce (Burns Barnum). He
died at the care center when he choked on his food while eating in his room. He had been place in the care center for his safety as he had suffered extreme sun stroke.