Julia Sandra Rand

Julia was both my classmate at college and a friend. She helped coach me on my monologues and helped me grow as an artist and an actor. Having wished I could have been able to study with the eminent Uta Hagen, I was introduced to Julia and considered her the next best thing. She was generous to me. She considered acting to be a higher calling, believed in God and studied human behavior like a hawk. She always stayed in touch and was proud of her students. She always seemed a contemporary and I must confess I was shocked to learn her age was just about 86 at her passing. She never got "old" in my mind really. Refreshingly relevant and always at work (and play). Every summer, I will think of Shakespeare and all the myriad productions of his work being performed by many fledgling and desperate actors and consequently: I will think of Julia. Love you dear friend.

"Fear no more the heat o' the sun,
Nor the furious winter's rages;
Thou thy worldly task hast done,
Home art gone, and ta'en thy wages"
-Cymbeline, William Shakespeare

Julia was one student in a million. I'm so proud to have been one of her teachers.
Love, Mark Ringer

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.