Bice, Dr. Gregory A. "Bompa", died peacefully on November 12, 2013 in Manhattan Beach, California.
Dr. Bice was born in Missouri Valley, Iowa on January 15, 1939. He earned a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Northern Iowa, where he lettered in football. Dr. Bice also earned a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California ("Fight On").
Dr. Bice's professional career began as a high school football head coach in Grundy Center, Iowa. In 1962, he married his wife of 51 years, Diane Ransom. After relocating to California, Dr. Bice worked in the Fullerton Union High School District from 1963 - 2000 as a counselor at Fullerton Union High School, vice principal at Sunny Hills High School, principal at Fullerton Union High School, and district assistant superintendent of human resources. Dr. Bice dedicated his career to building the character of and the quality of education for thousands of high school students throughout southern California.

Dr. Bice is survived by his wife, Diane; 3 children, Camille Wedbush of Manhattan Beach, California, Brad Bice of Roswell, Georgia and Brent Bice of Edgewater, Maryland; 7 grandchildren, Jackson Wedbush, Georgia Wedbush, Chaz Wedbush, Griffin Bice, Baylor Bice, Reagan Bice and Palmer Bice; son and daughter-in-law, Eric Wedbush and Holly Bice; and countless friends, most of whom knew him as "Bompa."
In retirement, Dr. Bice resided in Manhattan Beach and Lake Almanor, California. He was a dedicated fisherman, golfer, and baker who enjoyed watching sporting events and his grandchildren's activities. He was a beloved father, grandfather and friend.
Services to celebrate the life of Dr. Bice will be held at Manhattan Beach Community Church on December 6th at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Greg Bice Scholarship fund, which will recognize Fullerton Union High School seniors with upstanding character. Donations should be made payable to Fullerton Union High School (FUHS), c/o Joanie Burgess, Fullerton Union High School, 201 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832.
Donations and memory sharing are also welcome on the Greg Bice memorial website,
http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/gregbice/homepage.aspx.
Gregory A. Bice 1939 - 2013
"Every time you hear a bell ring, it means that some angel's just got his wings." - It's a Wonderful Life, 1946.

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Published by Orange County Register on Nov. 26, 2013.

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MaryJane Lent

December 2, 2013

Our family (Bob, MaryJane, Tiare, and Trisha) have so many wonderful memories of Greg, including his wonderful baking. Many humorous things happened when Diane, Greg, Bob, and I went to Parents Weekend at ASU and U of A. The high school years were great, too. He made Fullerton High a friendly place for students and parents alike. He was a kind man and showed respect to those he met. We missed them so much when they moved from Fullerton. Their home in Lake Almanor is beautiful and it was fun to visit them there. We just wish we would have been more diligent in getting together with Greg when they were in Manhattan Beach in the winters.

Wanda-(Sorick) Gutierrez

December 1, 2013

so sad to hear he has passed away
we were childhood friends for every
wanda sorick gutierrez

December 1, 2013

Diane and family,
Oh, how you will miss Greg. He was an amazing man whose memory will reside in your hearts forever.
He touched so many lives, as he did mine.
Dianne Brown

Jan Vallely

November 27, 2013

Diane and Family,
Please accept my condolences on Greg's passing. We worked together at SHHS during its best years. He was a fine administrator and person and will be missed by many.

November 27, 2013

Dear Diane, and family...I had the great pleasure of working with Greg at Sunny Hills High School as his secretary, from 1971-1978...He was not only an outstanding Adminnistrator, but a very fun boss....he had a great sense of humor. I am truly sorry to hear of his passing.

Fondly, Mary Russell
formerly of Brea, now in Sun Lakes Ctry Club in Banning, a Senior development

Ray & Masako Kawase

November 26, 2013

Dear Diane, Cammie, Brad, Brent and your families, We send you our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Each of us were blessed to be your neighbors. Having Greg as their principal during their high school years created many happy memories as well as opportunities for personal growth. We remember his quiet leadership and his example of goodness and strength as well as his holiday breakfast treats. Thinking of each of you.

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