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Dwight Rice Obituary
04/20/1947 - 01/23/2020
Dwight Alan Rice went home to be with his Lord and Savior unexpectedly on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at age 72. Born in Medford, Oregon, Dwight was one of five boys born to Eugene and Florence Rice. Dwight graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1965 and headed to serve in the Army during the Vietnam War. After two terms of service, he found his way to Riverside, California, where he met his wife of 40 years, Donna Elaine, while working in the mortgage industry. They were married in April 1979 and Dwight started his own business - American Metropolitan Mortgage. The couple had their first daughter, Erin Nicole in January 1983. Their second daughter, Tara Ashley, arrived in August 1985. The family lived in Highland, California, until July 1993, when they moved to Eugene, Oregon, where they have lived since. Both Dwight and Donna continued in the mortgage industry together until Dwight retired in 2008. Dwight was a world traveler, having journeyed in Europe, Asia and North America. He was known for having a dry and infectious sense of humor, being an avid fisherman, and daydreaming of being a mountain man. He was particularly happy to spend some of his retirement days doing Bible trips to China. Dwight was proud of his wife, two daughters and two grandchildren and mentioned them to people often. Dwight was a member of First Baptist Church of Eugene, where he and Donna met a lot of friends that they traveled with. He is survived by his wife, Donna, his two daughters, Erin and Tara, his grandson Michael, his granddaughter Harper, three brothers Don, David and Dwayne, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church, 3550 Fox Meadow Road, Eugene, OR 97408 on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2 pm. The family requests donations, in lieu of flowers, to Eugene Mission, Voices of China & Asia, Samaritan's Purse or Camp Harlow.
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Glenn H Hogan
January 30, 2021
I remember some times walking home from Murphy elementary, with the Rice Boy’s, only a 1.2 mile walk...Rest in peace my friend...
DARYLL HOGAN
January 29, 2021
When I first met Dwight he reminded me of the character James Earl Jones played in the Kevin Costner hit "Field of Dreams". Good man.
February 5, 2020
My most vivid memories of Dwight are from the times he and the Davis family traveled to WA/ID to visit. I so enjoyed our conversations!
May God comfort the hearts of family and friends as you learn to live without this wonderful man. I will be praying for you all.
Evelyn and Ellis
February 5, 2020
Sending light, and love to the Rice family, so
sorry for your loss.
Daryll
Larry Werle
February 5, 2020
Buddy I waited to long to find you. I thought of you a lot but never acted. You and your family were a great influence on me and I really appreciate it even if it is late. I wish the best for your family and friends. I am so sorry I waited to long to find you.
February 5, 2020
My condolences to Dwight's family. May the God of peace and comfort strengthen the family during this most difficult time.
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