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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Obituary: Rice, Alberta E. (Lemley) “Bert”

Age 92

RICE, Alberta E. (Lemley) “Bert” (Age 92) Bert went home peacefully in her sleep on July 10, 2013.

Bert was born May 28th, 1921 in Priest River, ID.

She moved to Spokane in 1948 and married Forrest Rice in 1952 who had three children Jackie (passed in 1990), Jimmy, and Laramie (Carley).

Bert worked doing bookkeeping for Dr. Randolph’s office and the Northeast Community Center/ Hillyard Senior Center and retired in 2000.

Her last years were spent with Lesli Thomas who took care of her until she passed.

Bert is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by her husband Forrest; parents, Albert and Agnes Lemley; brothers, Art, Bud, and Elmer Lemley.

Visitation will be held from 4:00pm - 6:00pm on Thursday, July 18th, 2013 at Hazen and Jaeger Funeral Home.

A Graveside Service will be held at Greenwood Memorial Terrace on Friday, July 19th, 2013 at 11:00AM.