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Jeffrey Aaron Rand, son of John and Karen Rand, passed away March 24, 2009, in Reno, NV. He was born May 4, 1981, in Placerville, CA.
He attended Brown Elementary School, Pine Middle School and graduated from Galena High School in 1999. He attended TMCC and was working as a patient access representative in the emergency admitting at Renown Regional Medical Center. He planned to continue to work in the health care industry.
He is survived by his parents; his grandmother, Evelyn Rand; and his six brothers and sisters, Chris (Sarah) Rand, Andrea (Adam) Weiss, Eric Rand, Sariah (Gregory) Free, Joseph Rand and Carrie Rand. He is also survived by his four nieces, Madison, Emily, Nyah and Lily and three nephews, Camden, Tanner and Jacob.
Jeff was loved deeply by his family and all who knew him. He was kind, generous and loving. He loved his family and his friends. He loved to ride his scooter with his girlfriend, Emily Clark. He loved to visit museums and study history. He loved his pug, Voodoo.
We will miss Jeff. His time with us was too brief. We'll miss his smile, his laugh and his quick, humorous manner. We look forward to seeing him again as a healthy, happy, eternal being as we all finish life's course.
A viewing will be held Sunday, March 29, 1 to 4 p.m. at Final Wishes Funeral Home, 437 Stoker Ave., at Mountain View Cemetery. A funeral service will be held, Monday, March 30, 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4751 Neil Road, Reno, NV.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Rand
Andrew Gauger
April 13, 2009
Jeff, It was great to know you and always say hi at church and seminary. My heart goes out to you, and people sharing this grief. I was thinking about you the other day with our Freshman Dance, the limo, and hanging out. I don't know what to say, all I know is my life has been impacted in a positive way knowing you!!!
Thanks for everything.
Andrew Gauger
Melissa Viljoen
April 11, 2009
The brightest candles always burn out first.You will be missed.
Michael & JaNae Ferrante
April 5, 2009
John & Karen-
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy. Know that the Lord is mindful of you. How wonderful the gospel is, and our knowledge of it. The peace that it can bring is so tranquil to our souls in times of need. Remember that The Savior is mindful of your circumstances, as well as your emotions & feelings during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debby Wanlass
April 5, 2009
John and Karen just want you to know we love you and our prayers are with you. Our family has been sharing our memories of Jeff and what a great kid he was. What a beautiful service you had for him, everyone I have talked to says how amazing it was. He was very lucky to have such a wonderful family.
Kristy Hefner
April 1, 2009
Dear Jeff,
You were one of the most colorful people I knew, even though your favorite color was black :) I am truly blessed to have had you apart of my life and call you my friend. I will miss you very much.
March 31, 2009
Dear John & Karen,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies. We can't imagine anything harder in life. We wish we were there to give you a hug and share our love. What would we do without the gospel plan of happiness and salvation that assures us of the Lord's love for us, his infinite wisdom and his never ending support. May you feel of His love for you and for Jeffrey at this time in your earthly existence.
Love,
Tim & Jill Dyches
Oregon Portland Mission
Darrell Armuth
March 30, 2009
John,
I wish you and your wife God's peace during this difficult time in your life.
Tiffani Lenzi
March 30, 2009
Jeff brightened many lives in many ways. He always said the right thing at the right time and brought a smile to my face. He had a huge heart. I feel like Jeff has taught me many things and am truly saddened by him leaving us so soon. I hope you are at peace and consider myself very fortunate to have been able to call you my friend. You will be missed by many and will always be loved.
Tami & Joe Stein
March 30, 2009
Andrea and the entire Rand family, we are so saddened for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Christopher & Nicholas Roy
March 30, 2009
We were sorry to hear about Jeff. Gone all too soon. We will remember his warmth and his humor. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
March 30, 2009
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We all hurt for you.
Love, Paul and Kristina Edwards
Melynda Mall
March 30, 2009
I am saddened to hear of Jeff's passing, my heart is truly broken. Jeff is definitely a unique, one of a kind person and I will miss him deeply. My thoughts will always be with you Jeff, rest in peace my friend.
Ernest & Jenene Sowell
March 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of loss and sadness.
Megan
March 29, 2009
You will always be missed and remembered for the good times we had.
March 29, 2009
We are so sorry to of this news .Our prayer go out to your family.
The Hart Family
Colleen Horton
March 29, 2009
March 29, 2009
I am a better person having known Jeff and am so sad that he is gone. I will miss my little Jef'e, and my condolences go out to the Rand family, and emily and Voodoo. Love Colleen
Mark Connell
March 29, 2009
Looking back I realize how many things there are that I admire about Jeff. I can't imagine Boy Scouts or my teenage years without him. I regret that I've only seen him a handful of times in the last few years. I hope that you are at peace and I'm glad to have been touched by that fire that burned inside you.
Jen Miller
March 29, 2009
I am so saddend to know that Jeff will no longer be around for our deep philosophical conversations anymore. I hope he knows how much our talks meant to me. One of our last discussions was about how disappointed we are that we had grown up not to be the famous rockstars we knew we were supposed to be. Jeff, you will always be a rockstar in my mind. There are no words for the pain and sense of loss that I am feeling. I hope that you are finally at peace and free. Love Always, Jen
Sharon Huskey
March 29, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Rand family. Although I only knew Jeff for a short time thru my niece Meghan I thought he was a nice, smart young man. My thoughts are you with you at this time.
Albert Conton
March 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rand family and Jeff. It has been a long time since I last saw Jeff but the pain is no less. I am saddened more than words can properly convey.
Dawn Christianson
March 28, 2009
Jeff, You will be so very missed. The world will be a much less colorful place without you. I Will miss our chats and time together. My love and heart goes to your family, especially your mother who you often spoke of and the special relationship you had with her. I am sure she knew how much you adored her.I wish for peace of heart for your girlfriend Emily having so much strong loss in her life in a such a short period. I will keep you and your specialness in my heart alway. I promise to crank my Ipod up in the green pod as often as possible with "our music", you did have good taste in that. I may even consider that tattoo for you( :)- then again maybe not ) I will miss you and you spirit making my day go by fast.
Love always, Your friend and "back buddy"
Dawn Christianson
Dan and Bri Carter
March 28, 2009
Jeff-We will love you forever. Thank you for the time we had with you, we will carry it with us always. Karen, John and the “Rand fam”-our thoughts are with you.
janelle raso
March 28, 2009
"special" is a word
that is used to describe
something one-of-a-kind.
like a hug
or a sunset
or a person who spreads love
with a smile or kind gesture.
"special" describes people
who act from the heart
and keeps in mind the hearts
of others.
"special" applies to something
that is admired and precious
and which can never be replaced.
"special" is the word that best
describes you.
I'm going to miss you Jeff. Love you.
Christine Simpson
March 27, 2009
Dear John and Karen and family,
I was so saddened to learn of Jeff's death from Meghan. She has been greatly affected by his loss, as am I. I remember a Jeff who was so bright and funny, so full of life. I remember him trying so hard to figure out who he was and what he wanted from life. Even though he and Meghan parted as girlfriend/boyfriend, they always remained friends. He was her first love and will always be in her heart and memories. I loved him too and will remember him as the bright spirit he was on this earth.
My prayers are with you.
Chris Simpson
Geri Williams
March 27, 2009
I so much enjoyed working at Renown with Jeff. He was always a pleasure to be around. I enjoyed his humor and his smile. I am deeply saddened by his passing, but I will always remember his unique style and personality, which made him who he was. The Rand family will be in my prayers.
Christman Family
March 27, 2009
We are sorry to learn of the loss of Jeff. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Andi Laugsand
March 27, 2009
To all the Rands, I unfortunately didn't know Jeff as well as I would have liked but I did know and talk to him at work. I will miss his generous heart and infectious smile.
Bethany Artemis
March 27, 2009
My sincere condolences go to Jeff's family. I've know Jeff since early elementary school - he used to walk me home from school since we lived on the same street. Though over the years we lost touch, I'm saddened at the world's loss of such a good guy. I hope you've found peace, Jeff.
Lynn Lawson
March 27, 2009
Karen, John, and Kids - My heart aches for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You are my family, too.
Aunt Lynnee
Greg Carter
March 27, 2009
Jeff, you will always be a rock star in my book. You will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of meeting you.
Melanie & Mark Crane (Munro)
March 27, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. The kids have known each other since Middle School, and we know that our daughter Amber and her friends Angie, Jason Sims and Jason Brownstein are really missing Jeff.
Denise Sims
March 27, 2009
All the Rands, Jeff will be missed yet live on in the hearts of all his friends. He was a very memorable person and we are sad for your loss. The entire Sims Family, Ken, Denise, Jason and Bryan
Mike & Gwen Lentz
March 27, 2009
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Jeff. Our hearts and our prayers are with the Rand family.
March 27, 2009
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." Kahlil Gilbran
Love you.
Katy Loos & Jon Hess
Jared Raso
March 27, 2009
To my cousin I will always remember you and all the times we shared from playing ball on the triplex lawn to hanging out remembering good times. You will be missed forever
ANNE & STEVE MCHORNEY
March 27, 2009
ALL OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH JOHN, KAREN, AND THE FAMILY.
Shirley Ceaglio
March 27, 2009
I will always remember Jeff and Sean coming in at the end of our Girl Scout meetings, just in time for snacks. They were always so polite and patient. And in turn always got their share. I am heart broken for your loss.
Janelle Raso
March 27, 2009
Jeff,
You were always there for me when I needed you the most. It makes me smile to remember all the fun times that we shared together. Whether it be getting coffee, bowling in Denver, or you walking me home in the cold they are memories that I will cherish forever. What I think is helping me get through this sad time is that you, your self, knew how much you meant to me. It wasn't unrecognized. I will miss you terribly Jeff. You are finally at peace.
"special" is a word
that is used to describe
something one-of-a-kind.
like a hug
or a sunset
or a person who spreads love
with a smile or kind gesture.
"special" describes people
who act from the heart
and keeps in mind the hearts
of others.
"special" applies to something
that is admired and precious
and which can never be replaced.
"special" is the word that best
describes you.
Love You Jeppie Doo!!
L. Ryan Edsall
March 27, 2009
We spoke on Saturday, we laughed, we told each other we loved each other. In our time together you taught me how to be a better son to my Mother, a more gentle Father to my children. You were my conscience when I refused to listen to myself. You held me up through my Fathers passing last year. We had contact almost daily. I've known you for 11 years and these last 2 we bacame very close. When people mistoke us for one another at work we laughed because we couldn't look more different than each other. You were the last person I saw in Reno when I left six months ago. And you hugged me so hard I can still remember looking into your eyes wishing I had the means to stay. My flight leaves Philidelphia at 7:30 am on Sunday. I will be there to give my sweet prince one last kiss.
Marcey Grant
March 27, 2009
Jeff, we will all miss you dearly. I always enjoyed seeing you and talking to each other like we just saw each other. Your family and in you are in my thoughts. We miss you already.
Sarah Olive-McDaniel
March 27, 2009
Dearest Rand Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our love & prayers are with you. He has hugs of comfort awaiting.
Lorraine Hartnagel
March 27, 2009
My heart goes out to his family. Jeff was my son,(Ryan Edsall) best friend, and he loved him very much. He will be deeply missed by all.
Stephanie Pierce
March 27, 2009
Jeff I've known you for years. Many conversations between us.. always deep. I love that. We've had a lot of fun together, these are just a few things to say about you. I miss you. I will be thinking of you everyday. and how you have the best hair ever!! My thought is you have found peace and that makes me at peace.l miss and love you..
Rose Andrews
March 27, 2009
I knew Jeff since the third grade in Mrs. Deal's class. We were good friends when we were children. We went to the same lady for piano lessons. Though I didn't get to know him in his adulthood, I have fond memories of us as kids. Farewell. My condolences to his family.
Claudia Wolfington
March 27, 2009
I have wonderful memories of Jeff, always polite and respectful and such a great friend to my daughter. My heart breaks for your loss.
Jenny Franco
March 26, 2009
Jeff, you were my bud. I will miss you very much but I hope that you are surrounded by an overwhelming peace as you watch the rest of us until we are with you again. I am deeply saddened by the loss of you in the world, but I feel truly blessed to have become your friend. Eric, you are my dear friend and I just want to let you and your family know that you are all on my mind and in my prayers daily.
Casey Hiller
March 26, 2009
Love you Jeffy. We're missing you hard
Jazzy and Tesha Johnson
March 26, 2009
My condolences go out to his parents, and family. Jeff was a good person and although I only knew him from work he was a good person. He accepted everyone and was just a good friend to all.
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