Barbara J. Grice, 68, of Belleair, FL passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Suncoast Hospice Woodside in Pinellas Park, FL.
She moved here from her native Grand Rapids, MI in 1980 where she was the first deacon of a Catholic Church. She was dedicated to the Community of Belleair Forest and served on the Condo Assoc. Board for several years. She was an avid painter, specializing in watercolors and loved her “Butterflies”.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John G. Grice, in 2013. His obituary can be found on this website. Survivors include her son, Scott (Kari) Reid; daughter, Cimberly Reid; and two grandchildren: Jessica Mooney and Drake Reid.
A Graveside services will be presented at 3:00 PM on Wed., August 12, 2015 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions may be made to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760. Please share a memory below.
I will miss your bright smile, your great sense of humor, your view of art around you and most of all your shoulder to share the burdens of life. You were my friend, member of my extended family and I will miss you terribly. I know you are at peace and you are now one of God’s butterflies.
Rest in peace, Lovely Lady
I miss our visits to museums and concerts, Barbara. We enjoyed those outings so much for several winters while Larry and I were in Florida. You were a kind and gentle soul, Barbara. Larry and I are saddened by your passing.
Barbara was a devoted wife and good friend to many. Her artwork is a true reflection of her beautiful spirit and easy laugh. I am grateful to have had her in my life! She will be missed.
Special condolences to Scott, Kari and Drake who shared their lives with her in Florida. She had so many wonderful stories to share about Drake’s sporting events. She was a very proud grandmother!