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RAND ROCK Obituary

RAND ROCK Richard Rand Rock II, beloved husband of Katy and father of Zach (15), Jimmy (11), and Parker (9), died peacefully in the arms of his family Feb. 6, 2013, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, after a three-year battle with cancer. A man with great integrity, fierce love and sense of duty and a legendary sense of humor, Rand will be greatly missed. In addition to his wife and children, Rand is survived by his parents, Richard and Rosalee Rock of Tulsa, Okla. his siblings, Darci, Devon and Regan Rock of Austin, Texas, Tulsa, and Arkansas City, Kan., respectively; and by many nieces and nephews, whom he loved. Rand's career was dedicated to every aspect of law, community and country beginning with his service in Vietnam with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (1969-1972), through his practice of law in Kansas and Missouri, and service in the Kansas State Legislature (1990-1994) and, finally, during the 33 proud years he spent in law enforcement beginning as a police officer in the Lawrence Police Department (1973-1980), also serving eight years as U.S. Marshal for the District of Kansas (1994-2002), and most recently as chemical security inspector for the Department of Homeland Security. Although Rand was proud of the many awards, citations, medals and honors he received over his career, he considered his greatest life achievement to be his family, and the greatest honor he received was the respect and affection of his fellow officers of the law and protectors of the peace. Rand's Nevada memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Faith Community Lutheran Church, 2700 S. Town Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135. For details and online memory book, please see website of Palm Mortuary of Las Vegas, www.palmmortuary.com In Kansas, Rand's funeral will be Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Central Christian Church 206 W. Central Ave., Arkansas City, Kan. Burial will be at the Parker Cemetery, 10189 292nd Road. In lieu of flowers, a benefit fund has been established for each of Rand and Katy's three young boys and any donations will be gratefully accepted. If you so desire, please make checks payable to "American Funds," Attn. Sean, 7201 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 500, Las Vegas, NV 89128. In bottom left corner in memo area of check, write, "Rock Children Fund."

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for RAND ROCK

20 Entries

Charles Joiner

July 26, 2013

Rest in peace, Randy. You were a great friend.

David Anderson

July 2, 2013

I recently learned of and was saddened by the news of Rand's passing. Rand and I had many KU undergrad classes together in the late 70's and became friends throughout his Kansas law enforcement career. I will always remember his infectious smile. Rand was a great friend and mentor.

Bridget Tipton-Balch

February 28, 2013

Thinking of you Katy, boys, and family.

February 28, 2013

Rest well my friend.The thin blue line has lost a valuable and memorable man.Our days with LPD in Lawrence and our time serving in Florida are days I will never forget.I never had the honor of meeting your wife and children,however I will tell them that you were my friend and that I was honored to have that friendship.We stood together,shoulder to shoulder through so much.Thanks for being there, Gary Browne

Bev Pierce

February 24, 2013

Rand was a great man indeed. My prayers are with his family. Rand will be missed; his dynamic presence is with The Lord now. Peace, Love and Grace be with him.

Michelle Zerbe

February 24, 2013

May God keep you

Tricia (Lamb) Smith

February 16, 2013

Katy, So very sorry for your loss. I know how hard it can be to lose someone you love. CHerish the memories you have. You and your family are in my prayers for strength and comfort through this very difficult time.

Bill McKinley

February 16, 2013

Katy, I am thinking of you and your family, our prayers are with you. There are a lot of memories to help in these hard times, God bless you please stop by when you get back in this area, Dr Bill

February 16, 2013

Heartfelt sympathy, Katy for you and the boys! Stay strong, you know where your help comes from!

Amy Driskill

February 15, 2013

Katy, thinking of you and wishing I could take some of the pain and hardship away....you are so very strong. Love you so much and hope that these next few days give you some peace as so many of Rand's friends and family will be giving you so much encouragement and positive memories of him.

Jo Ann Pottorff

February 14, 2013

I was sorry to read about Rand's passing. I enjoyed serving in the Legislature with him.

Ron asnd Julie Hein

February 12, 2013

Dick, Rosalie, and Darci,

Julie and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Rand. Having gone to school with Darci, having know Dick and Rosalie around the Capitol, and then getting to know Rand through the Capitol but also through our friendship, we have been blessed to be involved with your entire family. We are sorry to learn of the battle which Rand had, and we can only remember him as a strong, kind, considerate, hard-working, and capable friend. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Yong

February 12, 2013

I met Rand one day last year for his family photo shoot. He touched my heart and I will always remember him. My condolences to Katy and the boys.

Ron Dalquest

February 11, 2013

I wish that I could say that I was his only friend but that would be a lie. He could find a friend anywhere he looked or wherever he went. Once he was your friend he never forgot you & always took time for you. He was a person that always looked after his friends first. The Rock family always treated me as a good friend & welcomed me in their home. I will miss Rand's laughter & his funny stories. He made the world a better place to live & will be missed

Connie Marrs-Steele

February 11, 2013

As one who grew up with Rand beginning in Sunday School/Central Christian Church, through our high school class of '67 - it is a great loss. Memory glimpses of high school - always - Rand's face at the forefront-as he was one that always reached out to all classmates - with his "chill" ,easy-going and extremely friendly attitude - making everyone feel they belonged. Thank you, Rand, for those memories of my '50's and "60's. God Bless to his family.

Ralph Zurita

February 10, 2013

Rand was a great man. God Bless you Rand.

Colt Knutson

February 10, 2013

I have known Rand since he was with the Lawrence Police Department and I was the Lawrence City Prosecutor. Later, I would see Rand when I was in private criminal defense practice in Federal Court. We were all hoping that someday he would retire back to Lake Wabaunsee, Kansas, so we could see him more often. I stumbled across the notice in the Topeka paper and was shocked. Rand, to me, seemed bullit proof and indestructible. A reminder that we are all just hanging by a thread. He was a one of a kind and will be hugely missed. My prayers to his family.

Mike Howard

February 10, 2013

Many very fond memories of Rand having grown up together in Arkansas City. He was my Little Brother in the Fraternity at Oklahoma State University. We were together again during our Lawrence, Kansas days. He will be dearly missed by all

Candy Wesbrook

February 9, 2013

I am soooooo sorry Darci and family for your loss....May God comfort you all at this time.

Sue Cook-Jurgens

February 9, 2013

I remember the fun we had at Arkansas City Central Christian Church growing up. I am so sorry for all of your family.

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