In Remembrance Of

Harold Rice

Harold Rice, 79, of Kansas City, MO passed away, June 3, 2021.

He was born on April 24, 1942 to Forrest Walter and Margaret Louise (Larkins) Rice in Kansas City, MO. Harold grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Ruskin High School. He then attended the University of Kansas where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri. Harold also acquired his PhD in Healthcare Administration.

On April 18, 1975 he was united in marriage to Linda Forman. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City where they made their home.

He was the Assistant Administrator at North Kansas City Hospital and Executive Vice President of National Association of Trade Exchanges. Harold and Linda also owned and operated Color Classics Photography Studio for 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Harold is survived by his wife, Linda; sister, Dorothy Stabler; brother, John (Sandy) Rice; sister-in-law, Nancy (Stan) Toledo; brother-in-law, Donald (Sue) Forman; several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. 

Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 7th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower with visitation prior to the service at 1:30 p.m.

Burial with Military Honors: Allen Cemetery, Gower, MO.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heartland Hospice, Kansas City, MO.

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  • Dennis Cassidy

    Sad to hear this. Harold was always a good friend of Carol and mine.
    Some we could always call and ask him about almost anything.
    He’ll be missed. RIP

  • Perry Constantinides

    I’m so sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. As a fellow trade exchange owner we did business together for many years. Rest in peace, Harold.

  • Perry Constantinides

    SO Sorry to hear that Harold has passed. He will be missed by his many friends in the barter Industry as well as his family.
    Harold was a funny guy back in the early days of barter and he was a very Intelligent person. Smart as can be,
    and a very nice guy. Thank you harold for all that you did for our industry in those early days and may you rest in peace.

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