Patricia Ann Rice

Patricia Ann Dodd Rice, born in Portland in 1944 to Joe and Eva Dodd. Pat grew up in Salem where she attended Sacred Heart Academy. She graduated from Holy Names University in Oakland as a performing arts major. She worked for Orthopedic Associates in Salem for 32 years. Her greatest passions in life were being a mother to her two sons, traveling with her husband Steve, being a grandmother to 2 grandchildren, sharing her life with beloved dogs over the decades, and singing with Festival Chorale Oregon. One of the highlights of her singing was performing at Carnegie Hall.

Those blessed to have known Pat would recall her genuine smile, kindness, generosity and thoughtfulness. Her wizardry in finding the perfect gift no matter the occasion, was one of her superpowers. She loved celebrating all holidays, and never failed to make them fun for her family.

Pat passed peacefully at Capitol Manor Memory Care on March 25th

Services for Pat will be held Friday, April 8th at 11AM at Queen Of Peace Catholic Church, 4227 Lone Oak Rd SE in Salem. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Oregon Guide Dogs for the Blind in Boring Oregon.

She is survived by her sons Shawn and Kelly Aicher (Nicky), husband, Steven Rice, and grandchildren Lella and Connelly.