It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Dale Rice, Jr. on September 24, 2024, at the age of 72. Harry was born on May 11, 1952, in Walla Walla, Washington to Harry Rice, Sr. and Phyllis (Turner) Rice.

Harry’s parents moved to Richland, WA early in their marriage and Harry was a lifelong resident of Richland. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1970 and received a degree in Business Administration from Washington State University, Pullman, WA, in 1974. He remained a steadfast Cougar fan throughout his adult life.

Harry married the love of his life, Lynne (Adams) Rice, and they were married 39 years. Harry was known for being soft-spoken, kind, and he enjoyed providing love and support to his family. Harry loved playing Mexican Train Dominoes with his daughter Kathryn and son-in-law Matthew.

He had a long career at the Hanford Site where he worked as a Production Supervisor and Sr. Plant Engineer. He worked for several Hanford contractors during his tenure at the site until his retirement in 2021.

Harry was an avid reader and wanted to learn all he could about American history and the Civil War. On his 60th birthday, Harry, Lynne and daughter Kathryn traveled to Gettysburg, Antietam/Battle of Sharpsburg, Washington DC, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Cooperstown where he quietly absorbed the surroundings of all those areas. He was a hobbyist at heart and accumulated a large array of professional baseball memorabilia, baseball cards and collector coins. He also liked to wander through antique stores looking for that special collectible for Lynne. He especially enjoyed family trips to Disneyland and the Oregon Coast where he was always on the lookout for agates and sand dollars. Harry found great joy in visiting his favorite bakery in Uptown Richland, Desserts by Kelly, to pick up chocolate chip cookies or chocolate cream pie. He always brought home a treat for himself and Lynne!

Harry had many lifelong friends who brought him happiness during their activities together whether it was for a walk or visits to the coffee shop. There were numerous trips to Seattle with family and friends to watch the Seattle Mariners baseball games. He also enjoyed cruises, his favorite was to Alaska.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother. He is survived by Lynne and children Kathryn (Matthew) Aldape and Allison King. He is also survived by his beautiful grandchildren: Joseph, Amaya, Natalie and Declan. Also, his sister-in-law Mara and brother-in-law Jan Jackson and their children Christine (Jason) Witt, their children Jenna and Jackson, and Sarah (Burton) Williams. Harry was loved and will be greatly missed.

Harry’s funeral will be held Friday, October 11, 2024, at Einan’s at Sunset Funeral Home in Richland. Viewing 1:00 pm, graveside service 2:00 pm, reception will follow at Einan’s Event Center at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation – https://www.parkinson.org/ – or a charity of your choice.

“A light from our household is gone, a voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled.” Excerpt from the poem, “A Light Is Gone”