William (Bill) A. Rice of San Diego, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Bill was born in Kellogg, Idaho. After graduating he enlisted in the US Navy and served aboard the USS Cook and USS Higbee, he retired after 20 years, at the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. He received the US Navy commendation medal, the US Navy achievement medal, Combat action ribbon and the Vietnam service medal. Bill and his business partner, Christine Hartman, started post haste mailing services. They grew the business for nearly 30 years, and sold it in 2012. He enjoyed golfing, travel and most of all, visiting his children and grandchildren. Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sayoko; his sister, Vicki Dale; children, Bill (Erin) Rice and Linda (Joe) Huelsman; and grandchildren, Kenneth and Kira Rice and Rachel and Will Huelsman. Memorial services will be held at El Camino Memorial Mortuary on February 7, 2017 at 12pm. Final resting place is at Miramar National Cemetery. Bill will truly be missed by his family and friends. Please consider a donation in memory of William Rice to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org or the Vietnam Veterans of America at vva.org.