Pamela Jo Rice

Pamela Jo Rice, aged 72 years, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025 with her daughter and multiple loved ones holding her hands at bedside. Pam was born in Dayton, Ohio to Ralph and Eleanor Rice (Haslinger) on January 23, 1953 and was the middle child between Kristine Rice and RJ Rice (Peg) who are all unfortunately no longer with us.

Pam is described as kind, caring, funny, and one of the most loving people by those who knew her.

Pam is survived by her daughter, Angela Blackford of Fargo North Dakota, who will miss her mother beyond measure. To Angela, Pam was not only a sounding board and biggest supporter, she was a mom who did everything she could to make sure her daughter had a life that knew love, humor, kindness, work ethic, and opportunity. Angela can thank Pam for her sarcasm, slightly dark sense of humor, and love for scary movies. Life won't be the same without Pam.

Pam is survived by many family and friends, including Kim Hines, Sydney Hines, Gary Blackford, Becky and Andy Howard, Kristi Hall, Kevin and Claudia Miller, and so many others who provided so much love and support in Dayton, Ohio after Angela moved to Fargo in 2019.

Pam worked as an Administrative Assistant for over 30 years between Ponderosa, RTA, and The City of Riverside where she not only provided accounting/payroll/Administrative help but also provided laughs to those who had the pleasure to work with her. 

To know Pam was to love her and the world will be a little less bright without her Earthly presence.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 pm on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road.

"We do not have to rely on memories to recapture the spirit of those we have loved and lost - they live within our souls in some perfect sanctuary which even death cannot destroy. " - Nan Witcomb

To share a memory of Pam or to leave her family a special message, please sign the online guestbook provided.