Rand Burnette

Thank you Catherine, for sharing the sad news of Rand's passing. He and I were close long time friends. I first met Rand as a PhiGammaDelta pledge at Wabash College in September, 1954. As pledges, he and I bonded in a tight friendship, which lasted through, and with Rand and Pat, way beyond our college years. Rand and I were roommates as upper classmen, allowing us to share so many joys, and adventures. Since we were both active in speech activities, we would try to get to the "pool...

Larry and I knew Pat and Rand through our Governor Duncan Association membership, and will never forget the times that Rand portrayed the Governor at the Christmas Galas. They both were such active, brilliant, caring and giving members of the Jacksonville community for many years. Our sincere sympathy and prayers are with the family.

Dr. Burnette was an interesting guy. I enjoyed my informal conversations with him and his wife.

MacMurray College and Jacksonville have lost a legend. It was my GPA's good fortune not to have Dr. Burnette as a professor and pleasure to have Dr. Burnette as a colleague. Thank you for sharing him with us.

It is hard to believe that Rand is no longer with us. For more than 40 years Rand was part of our life at Faith, MacMurray, and in Rotary. We commiserated over our beloved Chicago Cubs. We will miss his ready smile and compassion. We will even miss his booming voice as he read lessons during services at Faith. We are spending the winter in Texas and so could not be with you for his service. We do offer our heartfelt condolences to Patrick, Catherine, Mark, and your families. God Bless You....

We are so sorry to learn of Rand's passing. Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family.

It was my pleasure to know Rand all the years I taught at Mac Murray. He was a mainstay of the college; his heart was always there. Loved to hear his booming voice in faculty meetings and he was such an open hearted guy. Sorry to hear of his death but understand that time eventually takes us all. I hope you take comfort in the swath his wide personality cut through the world. I know his faith was strong and hope it is a support to his family as well.

I am so sorry to hear about Dr, Burnette's passing. Although i did not have a class with him, he was certainly a major force at MacMurray! My condolences to his wife and family.