Noah Mark Rand, age 7, of Beaumont became an angel August 3, 2007 at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. A native of Corpus Christi and a resident of Beaumont most of his life, Noah was a kindergarten student at Regina Howell Elementary School. He was an avid hunter, loved the outdoors, and one of his greatest joys was meeting the Houston Astros. Because of his genuine spirit and passion for life, Noah touched many hearts.
He is survived by his mother, Julie Ann Gonzales Rand of Beaumont; his father, Kevin Mark Rand of Corpus Christi; grandparents, Roy and Margaret Gonzales of Beaumont, Viola Barron of Corpus Christi, Ken Rand of Nederland; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at St. Ann Catholic Church followed by burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will begin 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 6, 2007 with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P O Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
