Harold 'Lynn' Rice, 85

Jan. 10, 1931 - Aug. 27, 2016

Born in Crown Point, N.Y., to Harold and Dorothy “Pitt” Rice.

Lynn will join them along with the love of his life, Delores “Aamodt” Rice; his sister, Barbara Rice; son Shawn Eric Rice; two stepsons, Dennis and Darrell Gunderson; and longtime friend “Rollie” Swinton.

Lynn loved to go hunting, fishing, camping and playing the fiddle and guitar. He enjoyed playing and listening to bluegrass music. Lynn served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Lynn moved to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in 1971 where he retired from Stimson Lumber Company.

Lynn is survived by his sister, Sandra “Rice” Toohey of East Vassalboro, Maine; two sons, Marty Rice and wife Kelly of Athol, Idaho, and Lynn Rice and wife Cindie of Harrington, Wash.; a stepdaughter, Debbie “Gunderson” Walden and husband Les of Everett, Wash.; stepson Gary Gunderson and wife Sherry of Post Falls, Idaho; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Bristol Heights Assisted Living Facility for making his last days happy and comfortable.

As per the family’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. There will be a celebration of life held from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at The Past Time in Athol, where Lynn enjoyed visiting and reminiscing with his buddies.

Any donations and in lieu of flowers, please make donations in Lynn’s name to COPD research.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Lynn’s online memorial at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com and sign his guest book.