William Rice

Bill and I worked together briefly when i was assigned to Chicago in 1986. My first trip to GR was on a snowy Thursday in January. Bill was a Navy vedteran and I am a Marine. Work was work and fun was fun! Our dinners and time together was always filled with old school jokes and lots of laughter. Bill would recite the rhymes from memory that would make us howl with laughter. Early Friday morning, Bill told me I needed to change my flight and return to Chicago or I would spend the weekend with...

Deb, I just learned today of Bill's death. I was so sad to hear it. While the last time I saw YOU was at your wedding, I did see your dad from time to time over the years. My first Aetna assignment being Grand Rapids, I was entrusted to the managerial competence of Bill Rice. For four years, he was something inbetween a colleague, boss, and second dad. I'd feel proud if he was proud of me; I'd try to do better if he wasn't. Everything was black and white. ("Now Cindy, there is only one...

We are so sorry to learn of Bill's death. We were neighbors of Bill and Shirley on Baywood and our children were always excited to be invited in for treats from the treat drawer. After Shirley passed away, not a Christmas went by when the song Silent Night did not bring memories of her. Our kids grew up and continue to refer to your dad as "Mr. Bill." He came to both of their graduation parties and it was great to see him and catch up with him. Your parents were great to us and we offer our...