Marjorie Rice-Baker, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 7, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11 a.m. at McLaren’s Chapel in West Des Moines with burial at Resthaven Cemetery. A visitation with the family will be on Friday, March 15, 2019 at McLaren’s Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m.
Marjorie was born in Jefferson, Iowa on March 4, 1945 to Buddy and Margaret (McCollum) Mentzer. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Marjorie had a special place in her heart for children and raised all kinds, as she operated an in-home daycare. She was always cleaning and tidying up around the house. Marjorie very much enjoyed walking and could be seen walking daily whether it was passing time, or just because she liked to walk. She was truly someone special and will be missed by all who loved her.
Marjorie is survived by her husband of 30 years, Carl Baker; children, Doug Rice, Tammy (Dan) Weis, and Rod Rice; step-sons, Denver (Julie) and David Baker; 7 grandchildren, Lynette (Tom) Jacobs, Ashley (Zach) Hall; Amanda Rice (Andrew Shepherd), Kevin Weis, Mikaela Baker, Jana Baker, and Justin (Darcy) Griffey; 8 great-granchildren, Tyler Sciarrotta, Haley Ackelson, Tori Jacobs, Jeremiah Medina, Ollie Shepherd, Ian Hall, Kolton Griffey, and Hunter Rosewall; 7 siblings, Jerry (Mary Jo) Mentzer, Janice Runyan, Peggy (Eldon) Cunningham; Mike Mentzer (Shelly Thornton), Don (Pam) Mentzer, Bill (Donna) Mentzer, and Linda (Pat) Hurley. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Pammey and siblings, George and John Mentzer.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mclarensresthavenchapel.com for the Rice family.
