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April M. Rand, 38, died Sunday September 20, 2015 at San Francisco General Hospital.
April was born Easter day April 10, 1977 in Saint Joseph's Hospital Marshfield, WI to Eugene and Renee Rand. She spent her early years in Marshfield and Platteville. She spent her teen's years in Sherrard, IL where she graduated from high school. She attended one semester at Monmouth College before transferring to College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA. She then transferred to Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA where she received her BS in Natural Resources Interpretation. During that time she spent two summers working at Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, CO.
After receiving her degree, April stated work for the USDA Forest Service in Florence, OR where she ran a Visitor Center. After a few years, she transferred to the Tongass National Forest in Juneau, AK. A few years later April's feet became itchy again and she quit her job to move to Moscow, ID where she completed her MS in Natural Resources Conservation. During this time, she spent her summers in Jackson Hole, WY working at the Grand Teton National Park.
After she received her MS, she got a job for the California Academy of Science at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. April was a wondered and could never find a place to call home. She even had a gypsy tattooed on her back. But once she moved to San Francisco, she had found home. She vowed never to leave the place she loved. True to her word, she lived there until her untimely death. She was surrounded by her loving Mother Renee Rand and Father Eugene Rand.
A celebration of life was held in San Francisco at April's favorite place and it was attended by friends from far and wide. Per April's request, she will be laid to rest with a legacy tree.
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Memories and Condolences
for April Rand
Aunt Kelly
October 18, 2015
My dear niece Miss April, intelligent beyond her 38 years, taking advantage of all the opportunities that came her way, always making a difference as she went. Never afraid to speak her mind or correct me when I was wrong "bison not buffalo". I will miss you April, thank you for being a friend.
Eugene Rand
October 17, 2015
This is April's Mom and Dad. We have a scholarship fund set up to continue her Natural Resources Interpretation legacy. It will help send someone to the national convention. If you would like to donate in April's name, here is the website.
http://www.interpnet.com/NAI/interp/Membership/Donate_to_NAI/nai/_membership/Donations/donationpage.aspx?hkey=a9a64a49-a7c4-4f33-8a87-dd4df6bddc82
You have to email [email protected] to get it put in April's name.
Thank you so much!
Eugene and Renee
Hulya Onel
October 16, 2015
Farewell April, be at peace...
Tom Kartrude
October 16, 2015
Rene and Eugene, I was shocked and sadden to learn of April's passing. Although years have passed since, it is so easy to recall April and our shared adventures at Cape Perpetua...a great boss and a wonderful person. Farewell, April.
Johm Luzader
October 15, 2015
at a great loss to the world. I found April full of life, professional behavior, and a great spark of passion. She shall be missed. Celebrate her life as she celebrated being here. Shalom
October 14, 2015
Mr. and Mrs, Rand sorry for your loss.
Rest in Peace April.
-Volunteer at the California Academy of Scienc
October 14, 2015
I worked with April at the Academy; she was a star that burned with a brilliant intensity...I miss her verve and passion for nature, and for the Academy docent program. With her death, her energy is now free to touch the universe!
Liz Delaney
October 10, 2015
Rest in peace April. Thanks for your help at the Academy of Science!
Eileen
October 10, 2015
So sorry to hear about April. She was a strong supporter of the docents at Cal Academy.
October 9, 2015
Eugene and Renee, so sorry to hear about April. We remember her as a pretty little girl so many years ago. Deepest sympathy. Tony and Diane wolf
George and Mae Mech
October 7, 2015
Gene and Renee,
We were very saddened to see that your daughter had passed away; a child is so precious. You have our deepest sympathies for your loss. George and Mae Mech
Lori Curry-Whitcomb
October 7, 2015
Renee. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peter Mandell
October 6, 2015
Find apeace mong the trees.
Jamie Conner
October 6, 2015
April- I am so sorry you are gone, i still have so much to share with you. I wish we had one more day to spend together. Thank you for being such a good person and being that special one in those weird high school years to look past everything and just be a friend.
Rest in peace dear April.
Bob Brooks
October 6, 2015
April was an amazing student for me at Sherrard High School. She played alto saxophone in all the bands (jazz, marching, and concert). A hard worker and fun to work with, she helped making music a great time for everyone. I was much saddened when I heard about this.
Mary Wolf-Gallichio
October 6, 2015
Eugene and Renee; I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your joy when April was born. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Lois Ward
October 6, 2015
May you walk in Summerland and dance among the stars...
Jane Rohling
October 6, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of April's passing. I met April when she was working for the Forest Service in Florence and I ws designing interpretive signs for Cape Perpetua National Scenic Area. We became friends and I always enjoyed touching bases with April at NAI conferences. My memories of April are of her happy, exuberant personality and her great smile. April, you will be missed greatly by many!
October 6, 2015
Your soul is free to wander and we hear your footsteps on the glaciers and water of southeast Alaska and miss your footsteps and laugh, Faith
Sang
October 6, 2015
Goodbye April and be at peace...
Her gypsy tattoo to go with her gypsy soul.
Eugene Rand
October 6, 2015
My beautiful baby. I miss you. Love Dad
Kellee Lanza
October 6, 2015
A life of adventure, compassion, and determination, April was loved by so many. She is so very missed.
Elizabeth Conway Hanson
October 6, 2015
April you will always be remembered as joy and happiness. Though departure brings us tears and sadness, your life we celebrate. So fondly we say farewell from far and near. And pray for love and peace for all who hold you dear.
javier salas
October 6, 2015
Goodbye my friend
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