Bonnie Jane (Rice) Higley Obituary (1932 - 2019)

Bonnie Jane Rice Higley was born on November 24, 1932 in Ogden, Utah. She passed away on October 26, 2019 at home. She was the 9th of 12 children. Her parents were Frederick Princess Rice and Sarah Lettie Tracy. Her childhood days were spent in South Ogden. She attended Riverdale, Burch Creek, and Weber High Schools. She graduated with the Weber High School senior class of 1951. She married Kent Paul Higley on March 28, 1952 in the Logan, Utah temple and spent the rest of her life as a resident of Hooper Utah. She leaves behind husband Kent Higley; sons Steven Higley (Virginia), Michael Higley (Codi), Neil Higley, and daughters Debra Coleman (Doug) and Jan Varble (Leon). She is survived by 2 sisters, Charlann Mead and Roselene Smith. At present, she is the Grandmother to 20 Grandchildren and 26 Great Grandchildren. Family members that proceeded her in death include brothers Frederick Lavoy Rice, Maxom Elmer Rice, Austin Dee Rice, Vernon Tracy Rice, Shirley Ivan Rice, and George Monte Rice. Sisters Daisy Adele Hazel Rice (Simmons), Mildred Ruth Rice (Thompson), and Margaret Joy Rice (Wold) also preceded her in death. Wilford R Jensen Jr., a grandson, also preceded her in death. Her greatest, most important accomplishments in life were associated with her matriarchal responsibilities of raising a family and faithfully supporting her husband. She readily expanded her role to the grandchildren and daughter's in-law that joined the family. She enjoyed family gatherings where she was able to play with children and catch up on family occurrences. She worked at Weber County Hospital, Smith's Food King, Dahnken's Jewelry, and Mervyns, besides raising her family. She enjoyed her time in later years working in the Ogden Utah Temple along with her husband Kent. They made many lasting friendships while working at the temple. Her final days were spent surrounded by family. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019, 11:00 AM at the LDS Chapel at 5601 S 6100 W Hooper, Utah. A viewing will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019, from 6 PM - 8 PM at Myers Mortuary 5865 S 1900 W, Roy, Utah and prior to the service 9:45-10:30 AM at the church. Interment will be at the Hooper Cemetery, 5301 S 6300 W Hooper, Utah. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com