"Irving family, I am sorry for your loss, as is all of my family. Although I had not seen Brice in a long time, I so remember him as a 5 or 6 year-old tagging along with his dad when he coached our KC Little League team. Brice was a good natured kid always smiling, and I am told he remained that way in adulthood. Your family is strong, and as your hearts remain heavy forever, know there are those who will be thinking of you in your grief."
In loving memory of
Brice L. Irving
November 24, 2014
Brice L. Irving II, age 63, of 421 Jersey St., Apt. C, Quincy, died Monday, November 24, 2014, in Barnes Jewish Hospital.
Brice was born June 19, 1951 in Jacksonville, Illinois, the son of Brice L. and Margaret Mary "Mike" Evans Irving. He married Susan Petry on February 12, 2013 in Blessed Sacrament Church. She survives.
Brice was a 1970 graduate of Pittsfield High School, where he played baseball and football. He was employed by Ameren for his entire career of over 30 years. Brice was a lineman and was actively involved in the IBEW Union. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish.
He was an avid fisherman, dove and duck hunter. He enjoyed watching college football. Brice loved blues music and traveled yearly, with Susan, to the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Arkansas.
In addition to his wife, Brice is survived by his mother, Margaret Mary "Mike" Irving of Pittsfield, IL; two daughters, Morgan Irving of Austin, TX, and Lindsey Irving of Melbourne, FL; two step-children, Melissa (John) Greenwood of Anabel, MO, and David (April) Bickhaus, Jr. of Prattville, AL; two grandchildren, Willow Bryce and Rowan Le Hoelscher, both of Melbourne, FL; six step-grandchildren, Audrey, Gillian, Johnny and Bradley Greenwood, and Karen Lee and Bobbi Sue Bickhaus; a brother, Brett (Karen) Irving of Pittsfield, IL; four sisters, Rita Irving of Lake in the Hills, IL, Becky Ghrist of Pittsfield, IL, Theresa (Dave) Cooley of Pittsfield, IL, and Kelly (Joe) Fackelman of St. Louis, MO; his devoted companion, Cujo Jimmy Dean Irving, his Boston Terrier; mother-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth McGuinness of Conyers, GA; two brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Brice was preceded in death by his father, and a sister, Margaret Mary "Miki" Irving, and an infant brother, Robert Brice Irving.
Services: 9:30 am prayers on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Mass at Blessed Sacrament Parish, with Monsignor Michael Kuse officiating.
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday November 28, 2014 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Blessing Cancer Center or Quincy K9 Connection
www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"I will miss him dearly. The world lost a delightful soul this week."
"To the Irving family, I am so saddened to hear about Brice. He will be greatly missed by many, but lovingly remembered for his warm heart, welcoming smile, and engaging personality. May your memories and love of family and friends bring you comfort during this difficult time."
"God's Blessings to you and your family! Remember all the memories and good times you had together! Shirley"
"Sue, I am so sorry to hear of this loss. I never met Brice but I know him from your social media sharing. You were clearly in love, so he must have been a great guy. Much too young to leave us. I know the memories you created together will sustain you."
"Bricie was a man with a callous on his hands, a story on his lips, a smile on his face, and wisdom in his heart. All his friends from Pittsfield will miss him, as I'm sure his large and loving family will. I will feel his absence. Great, though, is the grace and glory of God, with Whom Bricie abides."
"Sue, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember the first time I introduced you to Brice and you lived happily ever after. It is a very happy memory for me to have had a part in your loving relationship and how happy the two of you were. He is now with his buddy in heaven and they will be together and be looking down on us making sure that we are okay. Love you and if you need anything just let me know. I'm so sorry I am so far away but I have you in my heart. God Speed Sharen"
"As Brice would say, I am not a master of the king's english, but I will tell you Brice was a devoted friend and a good guy. He helped me greatly with my apprenticeship and I really enjoyed hunting with him . He will be missed by many. My heart goes out to the family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I will miss him too."
"Irving family, I am so sorry for your loss. Brice was a wonderful man and I know he will be missed by so many. I am thankful for his friendship to my dad, Buddy, for so many years. I hope that you can find some peace in your wonderful memories of him. Sincerely, Amy"