Howard “Wink” Kevin Rice

Howard “Wink” K. Rice, age 55, of Ithaca, died suddenly March 13, 2012, at his home.

Howard was born April 2, 1956, in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Howard C. and Dorothy L. (Pence) Rice.  He was a long time member of A.B.A.T.E. and governor of the St. Louis Moose Lodge, where he was a volunteer.  He was devoted to helping others and was an excellent mechanic, who could fix almost anything.  Howard was an avid Harley rider and enjoyed going out to Sturgis.

Howard is survived by his beautiful daughter, Angel K. Rice, whom he loved with all his heart; his amazing friend, Linda Murgittroyd; his brothers, Harold K. Rice and David B. (Paula) Rice; his sister, Elizabeth; his nieces and nephews Corey J. (Jamie) Rice, Cody A. (David) Huckins, Jed, Taylor, and Ben; and great nieces and nephews Tayvin, Jayce, Kayleigh, and Chloe.  He was preceded in death by his parents

There will be a memorial service and meal, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Moose Lodge in St. Louis.  Come as you are.  Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 16, and 1-3pm Saturday, March 17 at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Moose Lodge Moose Heart Children’s Fund.

Comments

[Rob & Tommi Smith]

We are so sorry to hear of Wink's passing. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength, and please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

[Brenda Dziurka Miller and family]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Howard's family and friends at this time of deep sorrow. I was a friend and 1976 graduate of IHS. Howard was a wonderful person and will be missed.

[Penny Shattuck]

Angel, We love you so much. Adam says he is your big brother, If you need anything, ask us . Love you , Aunt Penny, Adam, Steven, Mike, Tommy Shattuck. You still have us if you need anything........

[Linda Butler Jester]

Sending my condolences and sharing your sadness. Good times together in the IHS Class of '75.

[Terry and Lynne Foster]

To liz ,David, Harold ,Angel,We are saddened to hear of Howards passing .Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Terry and Lynne Foster