Jane R. Rice

December 31, 1919 - July 31, 2015

Jane Reed Rice died July 31. She was 95 years old. Born in Denver on New Year's Eve day 1919, Mom was assured champagne birthday parties. Mom's parents were Hugh and Frieda Reed. Her father was a salesman for Marshall Field so the family, including her older siblings, Jack and Maxine, moved during her growing up years from Denver to Seattle and then Portland where she and her sister attended secretarial school. There she met her future sister-in-law, Bessie, who introduced her to Archie H. Rice whom she married in 1941. Returning to Portland after WWII discharge, they moved to Corvallis when he joined CH2M, where it was then headquartered. Mom was a wonderful cook and hostess. Together she and Dad enjoyed entertaining in their home, world travels and many summer days at Triangle Lake. Mom's siblings and Dad predeceased her. The family includes her children, Judith and Jeffery, his wife Robyn and their children, James and Janell, and beloved nieces, nephews and their families. Here's to you Mom with thanks to Maddie, Susan, Lynn and Nikki, her most recent care givers and all of you who helped her remain in her home. At her request, there will be no service. We ask that any remembrances be sent to The Old Mill Center for Children and Families, 1650 SW 45th Place, Corvallis, 97330.