William Lee Kice, 69

William Lee Kice, 69, of Port Townsend, Wash., passed away on Aug. 17, 2009, at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Wash., due to complications with lymphatic cancer.

He was born on April 10, 1940,  to William and Shirley Kice in Yreka, Calif.

He graduated from Army Airborne 82nd Division, on Aug. 19, 1960. He then pursued a career in law enforcement with California Highway Patrol. He moved to Idaho in 1969, marrying his wife, Jeanette on Dec. 5, 1960. He continued his law enforcement career with the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office, eventually resulting in his retirement form Sandpoint Police Department as chief of police in June 2000. After retirement, he moved to Port Townsend, where he furthered his interest in outdoor recreation by hiking, boating and climbing — having climbed Mt. Rainier and several other mountain peaks.

He is survived by his daughter, Anna Ritchey of Priest River; a stepson, Neal Overland of Sagle; a cousin, Jane in Nevada; an aunt, Betty, in California; and a cousin, Charles (Susan) of Arizona; as well as several other living relatives.

There will be no service per his wishes.

He will be greatly missed.