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Casey Rice Obituary
Casey Austin Rice died suddenly Wednesday, July 30, at home in Berkeley, CA. He was 33 years old.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Ventura VFW Hall, 3801 Market St.
Casey was born to Max and Jo Amy Rice in Ventura, CA, in 1981. He attended public schools including Buena High School where he was active in the Theater Department. Casey also graduated from Ventura Community College before transferring to UC Berkeley in 2006.
During high school and college, Casey worked at a variety of coffee shops. That's where he honed his love for caf culture, coffee and good conversations.
In Berkeley, Casey worked as a waiter and most recently as a call center lead for a communications firm.
Casey loved Berkeley for its flea markets, food and curb-find ethos. He also enjoyed exploring the wider world through the Internet. Among his other hobbies were sailing and shooting. Food was a passion. He was a great cook and loved good food. Casey was a conversationalist, a deep thinker and a lover of knowledge. Amongst his friends and acquaintances he was renowned for his ability to quote random facts on almost any subject. He was a connoisseur of the Internet and was always excited to share his latest finds -- whether they be videos explaining physics concepts or Japanese cooking shows.
He will be deeply missed and remembered for his quick wit, his kind heart and his capacity to talk endlessly on any subject.
Casey was preceded in death by his father Max. He is survived by his mother JoAmy of Ventura, his sister McKenzee Rice, brother-in-law Geraldo Obach, and niece Shelby Obach of Orange County, CA, his grandfather Amos Vredenburg of Powell, WY, and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Memories and Condolences
for Casey Rice
Kimberly Speight-Kinnee
September 5, 2014
you will be always me\issed casey. i know you ment alot to the fmily and friends. and you ment a lot to me . i am sorry for youer loss aunt joamyand mckenzzie . i think of everytime you made me inderstand things ty your casey rip
August 16, 2014
JoAmy and Family, we are very sorry for your loss. Sorry we were not able to attend the service. I recently had back surgery and am recuperating.WE send our deepest sympathy.
Larry and Billie Van Horn
Paul Esparza-Andalon
August 16, 2014
I am overwhelmed with sadness and grief to know my buddy Casey is now gone. I have never encountered a co-worker before that was so outgoing, hardworking, giving, funny, smart and most of all interested in life and everything in it. Many conversations on Mexican, Japanese, Indian, Salvadoran, Italian and and organic food, chemistry, politics, Berkeley, sailing...the list goes on-will be missed.
My friend Casey: I love you and look forward to seeing you in the afterlife. My condolences to your family. May the grace of God be with you.
Potters
August 14, 2014
So young, such a shame. He was loved and will be sorely missed. Condolences to the family.
Love; the Potters
Dianne Soberanes
August 14, 2014
Casey and I worked together for several years at the call center. We were friends and co workers. Casey was such a great guy. He would always make me laugh or smile. He was patient with callers and the agents he supeervised. I could count on him to help out when needed and stay over his scheduked shift if needed. I will miss you. Rest in peace Casey. Dianne Sobberanes
Tami Alonzo
August 13, 2014
Our hearts are broken because of the loss of such a wonderful person. Casey was a kind-hearted, gentle soul and was loved by all his co-workers. We will miss him dearly. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
August 13, 2014
Casey was a wonderful co-worker, and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time - Sarah Campbell
Don Loomer
August 12, 2014
JoAmy:" Our prayers are with you during this time of your deep loss. What you are experiencing is the deepest grief anyone can know. I have walked with parents through times like this and thus know.
Heidi Anderson
August 12, 2014
JoAmy: My love and prayers to you and your family. my heart aches for you. love always, Heidi Ho
August 11, 2014
Dear JoAnn and McKenzie,
You are much on my mind since hearing this news. I know all words are insufficient, but I'm so sorry. I wish him peace. Brenda Smith-Chris's mom.
Becky Dvorak
August 9, 2014
Dear Joamy, Peter and I are thinking of you, and wish you the best.
Love to you, Becky Dvorak
Becky Bergman
August 9, 2014
Casey- there's a huge chunk of my heart with your name carved on it. My memories of time with you are what define the feeling of teenage girl excitement and wonder in my mind. Everything we did together felt like we were getting away with something big. Sitting outside your car on the roof of the parking structure, staring out at the ocean and talking for hours on end without ever running out of things to talk about (mostly because you would have a story to tell about everything)- until we'd lose track of time and have my Mom ready to call the cops because I'd broken curfew again. To this day, my favorite smell in the world is Pomade (fresh donuts), old spice, and tobacco smoke- it's what hugs smell like to me- specifically, Casey hugs, which set the running standard for everything a hug should be.
Katherine Wilson
August 8, 2014
Funny, generous, intelligent, and kind, that is how I remember Casey from Buena High School. Always a down-to-earth, loving individual, Casey introduced me to Ventura when we were just kids. Peace be with him and his loved ones.
August 8, 2014
Dear Jo Amy, once again my deepest condolences for your loss.
Sam Prapaniku, Ventura, CA
Heather "Jezebel" Gordon
August 8, 2014
Casey,although it has been some years since we have seen each other, the friends I made at Rocket Fuel will remain the dearest friends I ever made, you were one of them. It hurts to see someone so young called to God so early in their life. Blessings to your loved ones grieving for you now.
Jen Bundy
August 7, 2014
I knew Casey since our junior high theatre performance days. He was always such a friendly guy with a great sense of humor. He was his own person and I admire him for that! He will be missed and never forgotten.
Joan and Duane and Family Essex
August 7, 2014
Dear JoAmy and family,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Casey's passing. What a tremendous loss to your family and to all who knew him. We will remember him and all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,'
The Essex Family
Elaina Arpino
August 7, 2014
You will be forever missed. All my love, Casey
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