Feb. 24, 1957 – Aug. 4, 2013
Gary Alan Rice, 56, of Foster died peacefully Aug. 4, 2013 surrounded by family.
He was born Feb. 24, 1957 in Lebanon to Clinton Gale and Barbara Ann (Brendle) Rice.
He lived in Oregon all his life. He worked at Sweet Home Safeway for more than 40 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed spending time with family, road trips, hot rods, and restoring old cars from nothing to something. Mr. Rice was proud of his pioneer heritage.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy; parents Clinton and Barbara Rice of Sweet Home; two children, Kristi N. Rice and Clint A. Rice; four step-children; 7-1/2 step-grandchildren; two brothers; a sister; two brothers-in-law; a sister-in-law; many nieces and nephews; and one 1930 Model A Ford.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.