Rice, Helen Annie Patricia
Posted Nov 17, 2021 | 10:00 AM
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Helen A. Rice, on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the age of 77 years. She was a resident of Grande Prairie, AB, for over 50 years.
Helen was a friend and mentor to many, with a long history on Grande Prairie City Council and Alberta Urban Municipalities Association.
Helen is survived by her loving children: Lisa Meyer (widowed) and her children Garret Meyer and Natalie Meyer; Debbie Jacobsen (Brian) and their children Kirsten Janele and Andrew Jacobsen; Russell Rice (Andrea) and their daughter Anika Rice; she also leaves behind two nieces and a nephew.
Helen was predeceased by her grandparents James and Margaret Jane Middleton, and Elmer Murdoch; father James Middleton; mother Stella Middleton; sister Marjorie Stevenson; her divorced spouse Kenneth Rice; as well as son in-law Peter Meyer.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at 3:00pm at Bonnett’s Energy Centre in Grande Prairie (10017 99 Ave.).
Exemption protocols in effect. Must wear masks, as well as present proof of vaccination, or a negative Covid test.
A live stream of the service will be accessible 15 minutes prior to the service on Helen’s obituary located on the Oliver’s Funeral Home website.
The family is forever grateful for the wonderful care provided by the caring staff at the Grande Prairie Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Helen A. Rice may be made to Grande Prairie Palliative Care Society (#204, 10134 97 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7X6), or to a charity of one’s choice in the memory of Helen A. Rice.
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- Date : 2021-11-07
- Location : Grande Prairie, Alberta