Carol Anita Rice

Carol Anita Rice quietly passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Heber City, Utah. She passed away at the age of 90 due to age related issues.

Carol was born on March 27, 1934, to Anita Evelyn Cowley and George Charles Rice.

Carol was the oldest of two children, her younger brother, George Robert (Bob) Rice, joined the family three years later. Carol and Bob kept the Rice family characteristics of blonde hair and clear blue eyes. Carol and Bob were raised on a 21-acre farm in Holladay, which her father and mother ran for many years.

As a child Carol had many memories of Christmas on the farm with extended family, playing in the snow (sometimes as high as the roof) with cousins, going on long walks around the farm and meeting her friends after school. She loved summer reunions and picnics with relatives and the delicious food her mother made.

Carol attended Granite High School and joined the Granite High School Civil Air Patrol Cadets and became a 1st Sargent, where they would compete in drills, study jet engines, and subjects including code, tower control and navigation. She enjoyed being social and involved in things that interested her. She spent a summer after High School in California, where she enjoyed many fun and exciting experiences with friends. When she returned, she attended a few semesters at University of Utah and BYU, Cosmetology School at Robert Stuer and Secretarial school, which gave her the talent to qualify for a job at the University of Utah, in their research department. Shortly after starting this job, she delivered a darling little baby boy named Gharry Chad (Chad) Rice. Chad was the light of her life. Carol moved back in with her mother to have help with Chad while she worked.

Carol became an Administrative Secretary at the University of Utah Heart Institute, where they invented the Artificial Heart and she worked for Dr. Willem Kolff who invented the Dialysis Machine. She worked for many wonderful doctors, which she spoke highly of, and wrote many of their grants, published findings and research processes. She worked hard at her job and relished her time there.

Carol has endured many difficult things in her life. She lost her father when she was 12 yrs old, her mother in 1996 and in 2004, Carol lost her son due to health issues. This was devastating, but Carol kept going strong. She kept herself busy with things she loved and had the love and support from family and friends.

Carol enjoyed gardening, giving tips to anyone who asked, writing stories and memories of her childhood, genealogy and family history, and doing temple work. She had a keen memory and could tell you a lot about the history of Holladay and many of the people who lived there. She also was an avid photographer and has many, many photos of the past and present, which has been a treat to her extended family.

Carol was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved singing in the church choir, serving in the Primary and teaching children about Jesus Christ.

If you came for a visit, she loved hearing about your family, sharing a little about hers and maybe enjoying a Diet Pepsi, Ice Cream, Chocolate Frosty or Oreo cookie with you.

Carol is survived by her brother Bob (Ann) Rice, many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday March 11, 2025, at 12 Noon at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, where a short service will be provided. The Cemetery is located at 200 N Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103. The Plot is located in Section U of the cemetery - 980 East about 420 North

Carols family would like to thank the members of her home ward in Holladay for the many years of care and love they’ve shown her, the many nurses and doctors who cared for her these last few years at her home and especially, the staff at the Rocky Mountain Lodge Assisted Living care facility, who took good care of her, these last few months.