She was born in Tacoma, Washington on October 22nd, 1963, to parents Charmagne Koeppen and Bob Willard. Collette graduated from Sumner High School and received a Bachelors of Science in International Marketing from Central Washington University and University of Washington.
She was married to Lenny Rice on May 17th 1997. They shared 24 ½ wonderful years together.
Collette worked as a Legal Guardian and Grant Writer for Share and Care House.
She had a passion for helping in Children’s ministries, as well as helping developmentally disabled adults, serving God, helping others, camping with friends and family, and of course horses.
She was survived by her beautiful daughter, Nicole Frances Rice. Collette had two younger siblings, her brother Mike Willard, and sister Christine Moore. As well, she had many nieces, nephews, and extended family/friends that she absolutely adored.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3PM Saturday October 2nd, at Smokey Point Community Church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wellerfh.com for the Rice family.
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