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Herbert Rice Obituary
He was predeceased by his father and mother, Herbert M. Rice and Rebecca Shive Rice, his sister Gabrielle R. Jolemore and brother in law Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Kenneth A. Jolemore. Survivors include his niece Nancy J. Karcher (Ed), great-nieces Erin and Bridget Karcher, cousins Frankie Parker, Susan P. Willaford, Diane P. Tarkenton, Carol P. Skarbek, good friend Norma Camel, and other family members and close friends.
For many years, Hub loved living in California. For work, he taught adult education in Los Angeles, but for play, he entertained by playing piano in many LA and West Hollywood piano lounges. We must mention here….Hub played by ear only. He couldn't read or write music, but his gift from God allowed Hub to entertain! His talent brought in many talented locals as well as the likes of Timi Yuro and Miss Toni Fisher.
After his retirement, he moved to Virginia Beach and continued sharing his piano talents as a volunteer at Sentara Nursing Windemere where he was such a favorite of the residents because he was so friendly and he could take requests for 1900's songs as well as today's favorites.
He lived life on his terms, loved to travel and watch old movies, enjoyed a good meal with friends (especially at Beach Pub), and endowed numerous charities with gifts throughout his lifetime. Family and friends were what made Hub exist. He was well loved from Tahiti to Los Angeles to Virginia Beach!
At his request, there will be no service. Instead Hub suggests you donate to our local SPCA or better yet adopt a dog.
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James Steckel
December 17, 2020
He was a great friend to me and to my late wife Minnie Steckel
Rest in peace Hub.
James Steckel
December 17, 2020
He was a great friend to me and to my late wife Minnie.
Rest in peace Hub.
Nancy Roth
July 24, 2020
Herb was a good, kind, thoughtful,
generous friend of mine for 30 years. His talent on piano and his seemingly endless repertoire of music was nothing short of amazing. Our mutual love of music and our mutual love of dogs went a long way to cement our relationship and I don't hesitate to say that in anyone's lifetime, seldom will you know anyone as gracious as Herb Rice and he is greatly missed.
Jeffrey Madrigal
March 6, 2020
Herbie was our neighbor and lived across the street from us for 4 years before buying a new home around the corner for the last year of his life. He was a kind soul who kept to himself but when you got him taking he would tell amazing stories about his time in the Coast Guard and playing music in California. Our family will miss seeing him pass by on his way to play music for what he called the old folks He was truly one of a kind.
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Carol Williams
March 4, 2020
Hub was born one day after my late husband Deane, and was a longtime friend. Enjoyed him as a wonderful pianist and a lunch-time companion. So sorry to learn of his loss. He led a long and full life.
March 4, 2020
Fair winds Coastie, Rip.
February 26, 2020
Offering my deepest condolences to the family, may our God grant you strength and courage as you face the coming day's
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