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Posted by Alias on Mon, 04/13/09 14:54
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Comments by Alias on Mon, 04/13/09 14:57 Though she suffered Alzheimer's her son, Tom brought her to watch the sunset every day. . Comments by Alias on Mon, 04/13/09 15:02 One year ago today she died peacefully in her home. "She was born in New Orleans, La., August 17, 1913. She worked as a medical laboratory technician at Tulane Medical School. It was there that she met her husband, the late Dr. William W. Trice Jr., Tampa' s first hematologist and for whom the original oncology center at Tampa General Hospital was named. He preceded her in death in 1983. She was an avid gardener and a longtime member of the Davis Islands Garden Club. Rosemary "Rosie" "Gram" will be remembered for her unselfish devotion to her husband, children, grandchildren and the countless friends who entered her home. True to her Louisiana roots, she was an excellent cook, well-known for her world class gumbo. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Travis Freeze; and daughter-in-law, Laura Trice. She leaves behind five children, William A. Trice, M.D., and wife, Barbara, of Ocala, Fla., Stephen E. Trice IV and wife, Tonja, of Tampa, Nancy T. Jordan and husband, Michael, of Tampa, Thomas M. Trice of Tampa, and Mary "Pokey" Abbott and husband, Craig, of Ocala; 10 grand-children; and four great-grand-children. Whenever asked about how she was doing, her favorite reply was, "I' m still here!" She will always remain in the hearts of those who love her as "still here." ------WebKitFormBoundarylElLDQZLmS7+7HtC Comments by Jan Bjorklund on Mon, 04/13/09 16:26 Very touching and thank you for sharing these pictures and your comments. One line that struck me was "...she died peacefully in her home...". We should all be so fortunate. Comments by Linda Frey on Mon, 04/13/09 16:34 Sorry for your loss, Donald. I get the impression that she was well-loved. Comments by Sandy Hannan on Mon, 04/13/09 23:37 A beautiful tribute. I love that you captured the beauty in her aged face. She looks very peaceful indeed. My sympathy to you. Comments by Julie M. Dant on Tue, 04/14/09 03:00 She must have been a wonderful person to inspire such a tribute, Donald. I'm happy to hear her last moments were in her own home. She was a beautiful lady. You have my sympathy. Comments by Maria Koutala on Tue, 04/14/09 07:20 Perfect portrait!!! Comments by S Roter on Tue, 04/14/09 08:18 Wonderful portrait, looks like you took the OP in the car, on the way to see a sunset I expect. Great images to share with her grandchildren. My condolences. Comments by Maria Salvador on Wed, 04/15/09 09:49 A beautiful tribute! She'll be here as long as she'll live in the hearts of those who love her. Comments by Ruth Rittichier on Fri, 04/17/09 10:22 A beautifully presented picture story of the lady's late life. May these wonderful photos bring peaceful and nostalgic memories in the future.