Howard Lewis Rice

Howard L Rice, of Monument Colorado, made his final wheels up to Heaven on July 11, 2020. He was born in Pennsylvania on August 21, 1931 and lived his early childhood there until moving to Arizona, where he earned a degree in Biology at Arizona State University. He was commissioned into the US Air Force following graduation and served 23 years on active duty, including a tour in Vietnam. During his time in the Air Force he also earned a master’s degree in business management from the University of North Dakota. Following his retirement from the Air Force he worked as a civilian contractor in support of several military projects in Alaska and California, until he fully retired in 1992.

As a young Lt. he met his soulmate Genevieve and they were married for 41 years before her passing in 1999. They enjoyed an exciting and adventurous relationship that bore six children. Howard is survived by all of his children: Howard S. Rice, Robert M. Rice, Shawn L. Rice, Christopher A. Rice, Rebecca A. Rice, and Timothy S. Rice. He had 13 grandchildren, and 13 greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Lois Whetten.

He had numerous hobbies including coin and stamp collecting, model trains, and restoring antiques, as well as camping, fishing, and hunting. He appreciated the many cultures of this world having traveled extensively visiting 43 different countries.

Howard was a loving husband, a dedicated father, and a patriot. He served his family and his country with great pride and dedication. One of his greatest wishes was to provide better place and greater opportunity for his family. He will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery to be once again with his beloved wife Genevieve.

There will be a memorial service at St. Peter’s Catholic church in Monument, Colorado, on Wednesday, July 15th at 10:00 am.