John A. Rice
July 11, 2012
John Austin Rice passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Mercy Hospice House. John was born On August 6, 1954, to Dorothy and Jack Rice in Dayton, Ohio.
John served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force at the end of the Vietnam War. He retired after 38 years of dedicated nursing service, in September of 2011, from Broadlawns Medical Center, where he worked as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
John enjoyed camping, fishing, nature and all to do with the outdoors. He loved helping with the Boy Scouts and took great pride in his church. Most of all he loved being a husband, father and grandfather.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 30 years, Jane; his son, Jesse (Stacy) Rice; his daughter, Andrea (Chris Jacobsen) Rice; his grandchildren, Elizabeth Lynn Rice and Zade Jacobsen, his mother, Dorothy (Marvin) Hoffman; his father, Jack Rice; his sisters, Teresa and Jane McKinney; brother, Richard Rice; and many other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Kathryn Rice, and two infant brothers, Michael and Jack, Jr.
Family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 5930 Indianola Avenue. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 16, at the church. Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday. at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Bloomfield UMC in honor of John.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Denny Cox
11/06/2013
Sorry this is way late. I got on the BHS website and saw the bad news. I knew John for a lot of years. We had a great time our senior year in speech class as part of the Swannee River Boys. So sorry for your loss. He was a caring person.
Nan Habenicht
09/26/2012
I have known John ever since we were in kindergarten. He was always a very sweet boy.
Joan & Jesse Fells
08/08/2012
My son, Jesse, was a patient of John's at Broadlawns. He was very sad to hear of his passing, and wants to send his sympathy for your loss. John was a very kind, caring man; we will miss him. Sincerely, Joan Fells
Andy, Sara and Esther Bower
07/16/2012
Jane, Jesse, Andrea and family,
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. All our love, Andy, Sara and Esther Bower.
Lisa Thiele
07/14/2012
I have many memories of my Uncle John. Most of them from the camping trips (or should I say adventures) that we went on every summer. No matter what; wind storms, broken down vans, sick kids, hail or tornadoes he was always the first one to make a joke.( Remember the bright yellow rain poncho in SD) Not only did his humor make you smile but his kindness, love understanding, and great words of wisdom are just some of the traits I will never forget. Uncle John was best uncle I could have ever asked for and am saddened the good Lord took him from his family way too soon. He will be truly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this truly hard time.
Sherry (Shaw) Greer
07/14/2012
My condolences to you and your family. You are in my heart and prayers.
The Hommer Family
07/13/2012
Sending love and prayers during this time.
Tim Olson
07/13/2012
John was a good clinician, very kind and gentle with his patients. I enjoyed working with him at Broadlawns and will miss him.
Gemma Monroy-DeWitt, Gema H Monroy
07/13/2012
My mom and I are praying for the peaceful rest of Mr. John and prayers for the peace of mind for the Rice family. We are deeply thankful for all you did for us in the time of need. May he rest in peace in the hands of God.
Bob Bower
07/13/2012
To Jane and all the family members I'm praying for you that Jesus will shower you with his love,wisdom and strength at this sad time.
Jen Panther
07/13/2012
Andrea,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. It is never easy to lose a loved one but it sounds like your dad has received the peace that he needed. God bless. Hugs and kisses coming your way.
Phil & Deb Trent
07/13/2012
With sympathy to Jane & family. Sending you prayers & our thoughts. Jane, here is a hug for you.
Nick McKinney
07/13/2012
I have many memories with my Uncle John, from the many camping trips we took (including one in the middle of a tornado, and another with a powered tree) I also had my first experience in a hail storm with him and the family. It was with John that I saw my first Air Force Base (I am now in AFROTC). John always had a sense of humor and always set the example. He will be missed by all that knew him. Bless John and his family! Love ya!
Beth (Shaw) Gerlach
07/13/2012
Holding you all in my heart. Please take care of each other.
Dorothea Olsen
07/12/2012
Deepest Sympathy to Jane, Jessie, Andrea, and families. May God's Peace be with you.