Eunice Rands

1993-2013 “Go With the Flow!” Eunice Gretchen Rands left this life on the morning of Friday, October 18, 2013, at the University of Utah Hospital, the result of blood clots in her lungs. She was born on May 25, 1993 to Stanford W. Rands and Jovita C. Rands in Salt Lake City, Utah. Eunice was an amazing person whose short life influenced countless people. Eunice loved music and taught herself to play the guitar. She enjoyed singing even at a very young age; we remember her running around the grocery store as a tiny girl singing, “Stop, In the Name of Love.” She hoped someday to perform at the Tuacahn theater. She loved so many things in college that she changed her major repeatedly, finally deciding on a degree in English. She was great at all things technical and was the goto-girl if anyone had problems with the latest gadget. She adored video games and would look forward to having some alone time to secretly play all the games she could. She really was full of surprises: she would leave school where she was on the drill team to go home and play World of Warcraft. Eunice loved road trips, no matter the destination or budget. There was no better travel companion. With a shoe-string budget and big dreams, she and her sister, Katherine, took a trip to San Diego. In spite of the limited funds, Eunice made sure the trip was the trip of a lifetime. She made sure that no one was ever bored in any situation. She loved a good jog, especially outside. She was currently working for IHC at the Physicians Answering Service, where she was adored by her coworkers who looked forward to every shift they shared with her. Eunice cared for all she knew, and showed great concerns for others’ problems even while she had her own. Arguments with Eunice were practically unheard of, and when she did argue with someone, she could never, ever stay mad for long. She was adventurous and always up for something new and exciting. She and her sister had a three-month backpacking trip planned for after her graduation. Eunice will be missed the most by her family. She and her sister, Katherine, had a bond that will never be broken. They shared with each other every dream and secret, every crush and heartbreak, and would talk for hours at a time. Katherine will miss taste-testing strange foods for Eunice. Eunice would sing a song to Katherine as a child: “'Go with the flow and I’ll be there so don't be scared ‘cuz you know I’ll be there.” They got matching tattoos that say, “Go With the Flow!” The two shared a bedroom for 14 years and would whisper to one another long after lights-out. Even after getting rooms of their own, they would sneak into each other’s rooms for ‘little sleepovers.’ Katherine relied on Eunice for shopping trips and fashion tips. The also shared a passion for pickles and lunch at La Frontera, which was where they spent their last lunch together after their annual drive to see the beautiful fall leaves. Eunice had a great relationship with her boyfriend, Matt. He introduced her to many new things, including a love of the outdoors. They enjoyed camping and hiking together. They rarely fought and discussed everything from bodily functions to firearms. Eunice endured her many health problems with a strength and patience well beyond her years. She is survived by her parents; Stanford and Jovita Rands (Magna); her sister, Katherine Rands (Salt Lake); her boyfriend Matthew Munson (Magna); as well as countless other family members, friends and coworkers. Sometimes life slaps you so hard that you stop in your tracks and ask, “Why!?!” How we’d love to hear Eunice explain why she had to leave us so soon. We’re sure the answer would leave us scratching our heads, grinning from ear to ear, and, as always, full of hope. The devastation caused by her loss is offset only by the joy that she left in the hearts of so many. Funeral Services for Eunice will be held on Friday, October 25 at 10AM at the Salt Lake Christian Center on 4500 South and 700 East. There will be a viewing service on Thursday October 24th at the Serenity Funeral Home at 12278 S. Lone Peak Parkway from 6PM until 9PM. For those who wish to donate, the Eunice Rands Memorial Fund has been established for her family at Wells Fargo. Services are under the direction of Peni Malohifo'ou of Serenity Funeral Home

Eunice Rands

May 25, 1993 - October 18, 2013