All honor to his name.

Andy,

Today as I remember you I am filled with love and thankfulness.
I remember your smile, engaging conversations and witty responses.
I remember your love and concern for your brother, my husband, John.
I remember what a great uncle you were to Dan and Dillon and the love you shared with and showed them.
I remember how much you loved your 3 beautiful daughters.
I remember the love you had for Dierdre.
I remember the challenges you faced in life.
I remember your strong faith and belief in Jesus as your Lord and Savior and the conversations we shared about faith.
So many wonderful memories.......

I remember the phone call from Mark a year ago today that left me speechless as I handed the phone to Dillon.
I remember the grief shared by all who love you and still carry that grief today.

I am thankful for having known you in this life.
I am thankful that I know without a doubt where you are today in the presence of our Lord and Savior and that you and John are together surrounded by all of our other loved family members who have gone before us.

I am thankful in knowing I will be with you in Eternity.

Until we meet again.
Gay

Andy & I grew up as neighbors during our teens in Winchester. We always had fun, competitive times with the lefty - as he was usually playing first base and pulling the ball into right field during our neighborhood baseball games. Mark, John, and Andy were fun neighbors to have for my brother, Wayne, and I. Last time I hung out with Andy we were selling office equipment right out of college in the same DC area territories - he was selling phones while I was selling copiers for Pitney Bowes. We shared leads to help each other out. I regret not looking him up last time I went thru the SF area.

In loving memory of Andrew Glenn Rice, and his older brother John Robert Rice, we have created a Podcast called Eternal Connections.

This podcast dives deep into discussing the eternal connections we have with people that have been a part of our lives; those who have gone before us and those who are still here with us. Losing a loved one can be the most difficult experience a person encounters while on this earth. One of the best ways to honor our loved ones is by keeping their memory alive through conversation, and that is exactly what we are here to do. Hosted by Dillon Rice. Edited by Melanie Canfield.

Listen to Eternal Connections at https://eternalconnections.buzzsprout.com/

Here is the link to Andy's Memorial Video. The Rice family submitted 50 photos and 3 songs to Omps Funeral Home. Omps then created this video.

http://player.tributecenteronline.com/74517

Andy passed away too early but he left behind 3 amazing, strong daughters. I’ll always remember him playing the guitar and  all the trips to Michigan we took. He had such a gentle soul and was always so positive! I will miss him dearly!

I loved Andy. We both worked together at our first jobs out of college selling phone systems. We lost touch but connected a few years ago and it was great reminiscing about the good old days. I am terribly saddened by his passing but I am buoyed by his faith in our Lord. I promise to keep Andy and his family in my prayers everyday. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him.

Thank You, Uncle Andrew, for helping to cultivate so many great childhood memories -- on regular family vacations at Massanutten, at yearly wintertime holidays, during occasional visits to Chicago, and lots in between. I remember you so fondly as a caring and loving uncle, supportive of my youthful adventures in so many areas, and such an important contribution to our family. Thanks especially for the evening you drove around nearby neighborhoods with me in search of the ice cream truck, so I could get my firecracker ice pop. Despite the gaps of time and distance, I love you very much, and I continually feel connected to your life and passing. I am profoundly grateful that our journeys in this world have been forever intertwined. I wish you all the best, now and always.