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Edward Rife Obituary

RIFE Edward L. Rife, 73, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born May 26, 1937 in Columbus, son of the late Willis "Jack" and June Figgins Rife. Ed was a past Monarch of Achbar Grotto, 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite York Lodge #563 F.&A.M., member of the Kentucky Colonels and an avid sportsmen. He is survived by his wife, Joyce McNaughton Rife; sons, Robert Rife, David (Roxanne) Gaffney and John Gaffney; daughters, Rhonda (Kyle) Tuller and Cora Putnam; brother, Art (Sue) Rife; sister, Judith Muhe; and nine grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 23, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME NE CHAPEL, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, with a Masonic service beginning at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Dr. William L. Snider, officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. To leave a special message for the family visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2011.

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March 28, 2011

So sorry to hear about Eddie. I will always remember the laughs we had all of us. Will always remember. Tami Schwartzwalder

Karen Mclain

March 24, 2011

I'm sorry about your loss will keep you in my prayers

Frances Dorsey

March 24, 2011

Dear Joyce & Family,
Ed was such a sweet, gentle man I feel blessed to have known both of you. Please accept my concern and sympathy. Please keep in touch.

Fred & Holly

March 23, 2011

Your going to be missed at our cards games. Peace be with you and your family. God Bless.

Teresa Sagle

March 23, 2011

I had the pleasure of seeing him on a monthly basis and must say, he was one of the sweetest guys I have ever met. I always enjoyed our time together and will miss him dearly! My thoughts and prayers will be with the family.

March 22, 2011

Our prayers our with you at this time.
God bless you.
In Grotto Love and Friendship
Wanda & Bill Wears

Karen Turner

March 22, 2011

My prayers and support go out to you and your family. Peace be with you.

Marsha and Steve Spencer

March 22, 2011

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Rick & Phyllis Serio

March 22, 2011

We're so sorry to hear of your loss,
please know we are thinking and praying for the family.

March 22, 2011

Deepest sympathy to the family with prayers from our hearts.

Tim & Joyce Brooks, PPOGA, Springfield, Ohio

Robert Pool, PGM

March 21, 2011

"Sam" and I wish to express our sympathy to Ed's family and know that you are in our prayers as you deal with this great loss.

Sonny&Phyllis Lawson

March 21, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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