Ruth Rice

manny escobar · Post by **manny escobar** » 9 Jun 2017 7:04 am

RISGA President Jim Rice has lost his loving wife. They were together for 33 years. Sadly, Ruth Rice passed away on wednesday, June 7, 2017 after battling cancer. She was his early steel guitar inspiration, having bought him his first steel many years ago. Jim and his son Jake are a very welcome part of RISGA. We pray that the Rice family has the strength to carry on.

Chris Caruso · Post by **Chris Caruso** » 10 Jun 2017 2:26 am

Our condolences and prayers go out to Jim and his family
Chris and Jessie

Chris Boyd · Post by **Chris Boyd** » 10 Jun 2017 4:14 am

My deepest sympathies to Jim and his family...

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 10 Jun 2017 2:39 pm

My deepest condolences to the Rice family and their friends.

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 11 Jun 2017 4:00 pm

Let me share my condolences to the Rice family.

Tony Palmer · Post by **Tony Palmer** » 13 Jun 2017 9:50 pm

Just found out about this tonight from Manny Escobar. So sorry to hear this Jim.
My condolences to you and Jake.

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 18 Jun 2017 8:36 am

My deepest condolences to Jim and Family.

Jim Rice · Post by **Jim Rice** » 19 Jun 2017 3:12 am

Thank you to all of you who offered your support at this very difficult time for our family.

A very special thank you to the RISGA club members for sending the beautiful flowers and making the long journey up to be with us at the services. You can't imagine how much it meant to me and Jake to have you there to honor my best friend and my biggest steel guitar fan. This is why I love my steel guitar buddies - they are true friends in time of need.

Hope to see you all real soon.

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