Obituary
Grace Rice was born 5/3/23 to Harry and Sadye Albertman in Philadelphia. After earning her BS from Penn State, she moved to University of Chicago to study biochemistry and met her husband, Dr. Lester Rice. Together, they enjoyed hiking, especially in the Grand Canyon. All predeceased her. She used her scientific skills to develop methods and a manual for recording scientific texts for the visually impaired under the auspices of Johanna and Recording for the Blind. She was a devoted Godmother to Ruth (Ken) Leshen, their son, Dr. Zachary (Anne Westrate), and their daughters, Maya and Phoebe, who survive her. Graveside service, Sunday, October 7, 12 Noon at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, buy a bouquet for yourself, take a walk in nature, and have gratitude for life. For information or to leave condolences, Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, (847) 255-3520 or www.shalommemorial.org.
Service Information
Service : Sunday, October 7th at 12:00 pm
Service Location: Graveside Service -Shalom Memorial Park
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights
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