Velma Rice Obituary

Velma Faye Rice, 87, passed away peacefully in her home on October 6, 2010. Velma enjoyed a variety of jobs in her lifetime from working at the phone company as a young woman to cooking at her children's school and at a church camp. However, her main occupation was that of a homemaker and a mother. She always attended church wherever she lived and was most currently attending First Friends Church of Colorado Springs. She also enjoyed participating in many Bible studies over the years. Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Palmer, and by her second husband, David Rice. Her son Dave went on before her as well. She is survived by her children: Velma (Dee) Roller of Denver, Kay Billingsley of Loveland, Sharon Hartley of Loveland, Roger Palmer of Colorado Springs, Karla Altizer of Loveland, Sandy Phelps of Denver, and Dean Palmer of Denville NJ. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Velma will be remembered by all who knew her as a woman of great humility who loved her Savior Jesus Christ. A visitation will be held on Monday October 11th from 5-7 pm at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will held on Tuesday October 12th at 2:00pm at First Friends Church, 2748 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Please visit www.memorial gardensfuneralhome.com for more information, and to leave condolences to the family. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Prison Fellowship or Odyssey Hospice.