Dorean-Rice-Obituary

Dorean Newhall Hein Rice

Lodi, California

1932 - 2007

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Lodi, California

Dorean Newhall Hein Rice, a long-time resident of Lodi and "Mom" of the Lodi Street Faire, passed away, with family at her side, on October 23, 2007 at the age of 75. Dorean was born in San Diego, California on October 24, 1932 to George Augustus and Wanda May Wright. Early in her life she...

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Your service to Lodi has been specatular, you were loved by all.
We will miss YOU!!

Bill Dauer

Dorean
I miss you so much,you will be in my prayers always. Bless you and your wonderful family. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of the Rice Family. Love you always.

Dorean was an amazingly energetic and creative woman who left her signature on the community. Her passing is truly Lodi's loss.

Sincerely, Janet Keeter

Doean has been an inspiration to me and at a time when I needed an adopted mom and felt very alone she was there to fill that need. She nurtured, loved, encouraged and yes deciplined me. She gave me strength and confidence and the world is a better place because she was in it. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones and family. Thank you for sharing her with me. I will always feel like she is with me.

My sympathy to the family of this remarkable woman. How I enjoyed knowing Dorean and working with her on the street fair. No one could whip through an agenda like she could and she always got the job done right. Lodi has lost an exceotional citizen and we have lost a true friend.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Dorean has been such a huge asset to the city and she will be missed.

Anyone who knew Dorean knew what a special person she was. She was one of the first business contacts I had when I started working in Lodi and she went out of her way to make me feel comfortable in my new position. She was one of those people that never knew a stranger. She will be missed.

To Dorean's Family:
My deepest sympathies for the passing of a true Lodian. I enjoyed working with Dorean on the Chamber Board, Street Faires and countless other civic opportunites. I consider her a true friend, and will miss her calls for service. God bless you all!!