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1944
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2021
John Rand Obituary
Delta Junction, AK — John L Rand, 77, passed away peacefully in Fairbanks AK on Friday December 17, 2021. He was born Jan 21, 1944 in Concord NH to the late Wesley and Pearl Rand.
He is preceded in death by his brother Walter Rand, Wesley Rand, and sister June Rand.
He is survived by his wife Carol (Phelps) of 58 years, sisters Wendy Beard and Marjorie Cilley, 3 children Heidi Larsen of Lebanon MO, Shawn (Amber) Rand of Delta Junction AK, and Matthew (Alison) Rand of Versailles KY, 11 grandchildren: Jared Cramer, Cody Larsen, Ty (Keelan) Larsen, Philip Rand, Nathaniel Rand, Elizabeth Rand, Zac Rand, Samuel Rand, Emily Rand, Wesley (Hannah) Rand, & Jacob Rand and 2 great grandchildren: Shawn & Stetson Rand.
John worked majority of his life as a farmer and mechanic and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad.
Even in retirement he never stopped working, he would always help others with odd and end mechanical jobs. He was loved by all who truly knew him...he will be missed.
Celebration of his life will be done in later date.
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for John Rand
Pam Fant
December 16, 2022
Remember the fun we had at the Fair. Jon and David( first time driving) drove tractors. I still have a picture of them.
Pam and Dave
TL
November 16, 2022
May your memories give you peace and comfort of your loved one. Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for the loss of your loved one. May GOD be with you all during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus.
Jean Cushing Akers
December 31, 2021
To Carol, Sorry, Jean NH
Dennis Scott Former Classmate 1963
December 22, 2021
Sorry to hear of his passing.
May He Rest In Peace.
Condolences to the family.
Sandra True
December 22, 2021
Marge Cilley and family.
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother.
Julie Whittemore
December 22, 2021
So Sorry to hear about Johns Passing. A great neighbor Bought my first vehicle from him. My heart goes out to Carol,,Heidi Shawn and Matthew.
Pam Fant
December 22, 2021
Carol,
I´m so sorry to hear about John´s death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace and love to all of the family.
April Brown
December 22, 2021
For Matt and family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Praying for your strength and comfort as your family and you remember and celebrate his life. May God bless your family and you.
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