Stephen William Rand

Stephen William Rand was born on December 14, 1944, in Presque Isle, ME to Floyd and Mary Rand. He passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2026.

Born and raised in Maine, Stephen grew up alongside his siblings, David, Richard, Katherine, and Robert, sharing many adventures and forming lifelong bonds of family.

After graduating from high school, Stephen proudly joined the United States Army. While stationed in France, he attended the NCO club one evening and asked a sweet wallflower to dance — a moment that would change his life forever. That young woman was Bonnie, who became his beloved wife. Together they shared 59 wonderful years of marriage built on love, devotion, and partnership. Steve and Bonnie were blessed with two children, Mary and Chris. His family grew to include two cherished grandchildren, Zoey and Dustin, and four great-grandchildren, Donald, Kegan, Ronan, and Arya, who brought him immense joy and pride.

Stephen devoted 35 years of faithful service to Mutual Materials, working as a truck driver and in the brickyard. A self-taught mason, he took great pride in his craftsmanship. His work can be seen throughout Milwaukie, where many of his masonry projects still stand today.

Steve and his family were longtime members of Wichita Avenue Church, where he served faithfully as a trustee, greeter, and bell ringer. His servant’s heart extended beyond his church and community as he traveled on work teams to Romania, Ukraine, Haiti, Honduras, Argentina, and El Salvador, building not only structures, but hope.

He also found joy in the outdoors. Steve loved camping with his family and later with Bonnie, creating treasured memories around campfires and beneath open skies. During these trips he enjoyed kayaking, fishing, and riding his bicycle - simple pleasures that reflected his love for nature and time spent with those he loved most.

Stephen lived his faith not only in words but in service, building with his hands and loving with his heart. We rejoice in the promise that he now hears, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

A Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Stehn Family Chapels, 2906 SE Harrison St, Milwaukie, OR 97222; followed by a Cemetery Service with Military Honors, 2:30 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd., Portland, OR 97086.

A Memorial Service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Wichita Avenue Church, 9491 SE Wichita Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222.

Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the furnace fund at Wichita Avenue Church or to the Milwaukie Museum.