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Buster Rice Obituary
Buster Rice, born Feb. 16, 1927 in Delaplaine, AR has been called to rest on May 9, 2011. Buster can now join his beloved wife, Rhoda and son, Bill. He leaves behind; son, Wendy (Lynn) and John (Sue), daughter, Lynda, grandson, Jason in addition to seven other grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Buster worked for Swift Meats for 33 years in CA, AZ, IL, and NE in addition to seven years for Fowler School District in AZ. Graveside services will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 10:00 am. Appreciation to caregiver
Carmen who shared her home and heart. www.ALMooreGrimshaw.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Buster Rice
Kathleen Bernard
May 14, 2011
God Bless you Uncle Buster, Aunt Rhoda & Billy. Thank you for taking care of me when I was a teenager. and opening your home to me. Thank you Wendy, Lynda & John, you are like siblings to me.
Vernon Lacey
May 14, 2011
Ellen & I express our most sincere condolences to the family. I grew up
with Buster in Delaplaine.
Kathleen Bernard
May 14, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Vickie and Becky Wood
May 14, 2011
We were sorry to see the loss of your father. He was a great man .
May 13, 2011
I fondly remember our days at Fowler.
Buster is truly one of the good gusys.
God Bless,
Jack Null
May 13, 2011
Our thooughts and prayers are with all of you. We loved him and miss him so much. With deepest sympathy, Frankie and Peggy
Lewis Rice
May 13, 2011
Deepest sympathy
Tikka Davis
May 13, 2011
Uncle Buster will be greatly missed. We thought the world of him. Looking though the pictures made me remember some of the funny hats that he had. He was always laughing and having a great time. We really wanted to come but we had about 2 weeks we could not make it and unfortunately this is that time. Our hearts are with you.
Love, Tikka, Chuck, and Jodi
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