Mr. Donald Lee Rice

Donald Rice passed away peacefully in his home in McKinleyville October 9, 2010. Donald was born June 15, 1933 and served in the military until he met his true love in Anchorage, Alaska. Living in Humboldt off and on since the early 1960's and in Lake County for 10 years. A successful contractor that built million dollar homes and raising so much family that we all forgot who was who's child. Donald is survived by his children Ron Rice, Terry Rice, Dawn Worthy, Shannah Davis and his grandchildren Surina Ciaccio, Brian Rice, Ahbrie Davis and Douglas Rice. The joy that he has shared along with the stubbornness will never be forgotten. "Alas have you been delivered to your true love, to find happiness and life never ending. Shall there be no more sickness or suffering, for the footprints you followed is just beginning. Never forgotten." A small gathering will be held at 4060 Noah Road in McKinleyville beginning at 10AM. October 15, 2010. All are welcome to share in the memories. For more information call 707-839-1541. Care is under the direction of Paul's Chapel, Arcata, CA 707-822-2445, www.paulschapel.com. please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.

Published in Eureka Times-Standard on October 13, 2010