Background
Rice, Elisabeth Jane was born on May 9, 1921 in Waverly, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Chester A. and Bessie Belle (Hunter) Reeves.
Rice, Elisabeth Jane was born on May 9, 1921 in Waverly, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Chester A. and Bessie Belle (Hunter) Reeves.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1944; postgraduate, Merrill Palmer School, 1945; postgraduate, Biblical Seminary, New York City, 1945-1946.
Missionary American Baptist Burma, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, 1945-1958. Director The Lathrop Community, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1992-1993, 95—. Chairperson board directors The Lathrop Communities, Northampton, since 1996.
Corporator American Baptist Elder Ministries, Kingston, Massachusetts, since 1994.
Vice president University Women Newcomers, Amherst, Massachusetts, 1959-1960. Treasurer University Women, Amherst, 1964-1965. Clerk Amherst Woman's Club, 1978-1981, president, 1994-1995.
Married William Newell Rice, July 2, 1944. Children: Thomas N., Margaret E., Norman W., Richard C., Bruce A.