Warren Rand Ii

WARREN RAND II IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Warren Revere Rand II, 59, of Idaho Falls, died April 6, 2006, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1947, at Waterloo, Iowa, to Warren Revere Rand I and Beverly Jane Lyons Rand. His family later moved to Portland, Oregon, where he graduated from Richfield High School. While attending Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, he was nominated by a senator to attend Westpoint. He was on the wrestling team in both high school and college. On March 1, 1976, he married Donna Dyanne Welch in Vancouver, Washington. He worked in construction as a contractor and also did remodeling work. His hobbies included fishing, singing, writing songs, poetry, sports, playing guitar and cooking. Warren once had his picture taken with President Richard Nixon and enjoyed showing it to others. Survivors are: Wife: Donna Rand, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Joshua Warren Rand, Idaho Falls, ID Mother: Beverly J. Rand, Portland, OR Brother: Brian James Rand, Portland, OR Sister: Sharon Kay Jelinek, Portland, OR Sister: Susan Songer, Portland, OR Sister: Sharlene Sampson, Florence, OR 1 Grandchild He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) with Pastor Bruce Henne of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services at Wood Funeral Home. -------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: RICHARD RAND (FRANCO555@AOL.COM) Dear Donna & Josh, We were so sorry to hear about Warren.He was a good man and had a good heart. He will be missed by all of us. Deepest sympathy Richard, Randy, Denise Barbara Rand (gailou81too@aol.com) Donna, I was so sorry to hear about Warren and want you to know that you and Josh are in my thoughts. I really liked Warren. You both always made me feel at home when I was around you. Take care and I wish you the best. Love, Barb Dona Jensen (benana@cableone.net) Mrs. Rand, we have never met but talked a few times on the phone. I use to work at Reed's Dairy and Warren or your son would call me each week with their orders. You all were so nice and after taking your orders for three years, I felt like I knew you all. I am so sorry to hear of Warren's passing. You are all in my heart and prayers. Dona Jensen Terri Welch Cotterel (wayupnorth@gci.net) Dearest Donna, Josh, Jet and Traci: We love you all so much and will miss Warnie terribly. We wish we could be there with you for the services, but our thoughts and all our prayers are with you. I know that Warren is in heaven and is doing and being all the wonderful things that he is and always will be. Remember those two words, strength and courage. I love you so much, Terri & Calvin and family