Charles A. Rice, age 63 passed away on February 13, 2017 at the family home, west of Glasgow, Montana from complications of diabetes and heart disease.
Charles was born on September 21, 1953 in Glasgow, Montana to Thomas R. and Lucile P. Rice. Charles lived his life in the Glasgow area. He graduated from Glasgow High School in 1971.
After completing High School, Charles attended Northern Montana College in Havre, Montana graduating in June of 1977 with a Bachelors Degree in elementary education. Upon his completion of higher education schooling, he student taught in the Irle School in Glasgow Montana and became a full time elementary teacher at the Northstar Elementary School at the Glasgow Air Force Base and at the Glasgow School District and especially at the Eastside School and Southside School for 22 years. Thomas and Charles ran the family farm at the same time as Charles teaching career. Mr. Rice as he was fondly known by his students, retired from teaching in 2002. He then spent his time running the family farm and taking care of his aging parents until their passing.
Charles was well liked by his students and the teaching staff. He had a caring way for students needing extra attention and was always kind-hearted and patient with helping them learn their studies. He helped many a student in the 5th and 6th grades pass the grade successfully. He enjoyed the teaching aspect of the job and his students antics. He relished the teacher get-togethers for many a scheduled pot lucks. He had a patient loving heart and was generous with teaching people many things outside of the school situation also. Charles was a faithful son, devoted brother, fantastic friend with a mischievous nature and terrible teaser who could pester you unrelentingly. He will be sorely missed by all the family and friends that he has left behind.
Charles is survived by Brother Richard Rice and spouse Darlene Rice of E. Wenatchee, WA; Nieces Dawn Goins (husband Rick, and their children: Kelcey (son, Alex), Shay, Brooke, Gabby, Gabe) of Spokane, WA; Niece Kris Sanders (husband Craig, and children: Christopher (wife, Charli & son, Matthew), Kelsey (husband, Gabe), Brittney, Ashley) of Colbert, WA; Nephew Robert Rice (wife Margie, and their children: Jasmine, Chelsea, Kaylee) of Quincy, WA. Sister Cherie’ Lowry and spouse Michael Lowry of Palmer, Alaska, step-children Michele Jensen (husband Joe, and their children Dariane, and Natasha) of Pasco WA, Darren Lowry (daughter Riley Morten-Lowry) of Alaska. He is also survived by the many friends, family and acquaintances that he has burned favorite memories into their hearts.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Valley County Historical Society in Charles name.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Montana. Funeral services will be Friday, February 24, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Montana. Burial will follow services at Highland Cemetery. A reception will be held following burial (2:30 PM) at the Glasgow Elks Lodge.
Service Schedule
Viewing
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 PM
Thursday February 23, 2017
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. S.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Service
1:00 PM
Friday February 24, 2017
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Viewing
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 PM
Thursday February 23, 2017
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. S.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Service
1:00 PM
Friday February 24, 2017
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Craig luse says
Sorry to hear of charlies passing he was a good guy
Mike Bruce says
Charlie was a true gentleman and good friend, always there to lend an ear or a hand. He will be truly missed.
Ginny Schneider Beaudoin says
Awe… I’m so sorry to hear about Charlie’s passing! He was the nicest big Teddy Bear a person could ever know!
My sincerest condolences to his family.
Ginny Schneider Beaudoin
Shantel Zeiger says
I was fortunate enough to be a student of yours and later a colleague. You were a kind and wonderful man and you will be missed.
Monte And Stephanie Eayrs says
Send our deepest sympathies on the passing of Charlie, from Monte Eayrs and family.
Sidney Lilienthal says
I remember Charlie as one of my favorite people when we were young. Sorry to see him go.
Carolyn Bachtold says
Farewell my friend! Enjoyed our travels to MEA in the boat! Taught with you many years starting at North Stars. Rest in peace!
Jan Stahl says
Charlie was such a kind and good classmate and friend.
Bob & Mary Fossum says
We have heavy hearts as we say our goodbyes to our old friend, Charlie. Rest easy, Charlie.
Avis Needham says
Aw Charlie. I will miss seeing you at the grocery store & visiting. Your students at South Side loved you & you helped many students ” find their way” We will miss you.
John LaBonty says
Charlie was a good friend. I have many memories of practical jokes being played among staff members and Charlie was always in the midst of it. I also remember Charlie helping me change the brake shoes on “old yellar”. It’s true that Charlie would help anybody at anytime. I will miss him.
Tom and Connie Bloch says
Best man at our wedding. He was always there for us. I will miss Charles and his HAVE I GOT A DEAL FOR YOU.
Kris & Craig Sanders says
Uncle Charlie will truly be missed by everyone, He was such a big loving Teddy Bear. He always saw the good in everyone and enjoyed life! We will miss him dearly.. Rest in Peace Uncle Charlie.
LOVE
Kris, Craig, Brittney & Ashley Sanders
Julie Robinson says
So sad to here of your passing. May God bless and keep you!
Bruce & Karhy Callahan says
We’re so saddened by the news of Charlie’s passing. He was such a kind and gentle guy. Bruce and Kathy (Schaale) Callahan