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Joseph R. Rice

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Joseph R. Rice, 89Joseph R. Rice, 89, of Apache Junction, passed away June 16, 2008 in Apache Junction, Ariz.Mr. Rice, a carpenter until he retired, was born in Plevna, Mo.He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie; two half-brothers, James Loraine Rice and Floyd Raleigh Smith; and his parents, James Cecil and Virginia Rice.He is survived by daughter, Patricia (Gary) Forrest of Fort Mill, S.C.; son, James Rice of Indianapolis, Ind.; two stepsons; two stepdaughters; brother, Cecil L. (Lois) Rice of Filer, Idaho; several nieces and nephews; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren and -great-grandchildren.Graveside service and internment of his cremated remains will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16 at Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 7900 E. Main St.Mesa Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery handled arrangements.

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