Alice Marie Rey

Alice Marie Rey passed away June 23, 2010 at the age of 95. Alice was born in Park Rapids, MN on October 21, 1914 to Anna Fox and William Brown. She married Walter A. Rey on December 24, 1930 in Park Rapids and settled in the Baudette, MN area. In 1945 they moved to Grand Forks. Alice later graduated from Aaker's Business College and was a long-time employee for Whalens Moving Co. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was active in the Royal Neighbors Club. She loved music and dancing and her hobbies were reading, sewing, and gardening. Her husband died in 1980 and she later married Milford Hoffman. They wintered at Lake Havasu City for 20 years and enjoyed traveling throughout the United States. In 2003, they became residents of 4000 Valley Square with Milford passing away in 2005. Alice, a most kind and gentle person, was devoted to her five children and many grandchildren. She resided for many years at Oakcrest Village where she "adopted" many more grandchildren. She was a very sweet "special" person; her loving, caring and generous spirit touched the lives of many. Her parents, sister Lily, brothers Ralph, Bud, & Ross and her beloved daughter Irene preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Dyan Rey (Eliot Glassheim), William Rey (Carol), Donald Rey (Agnes), and Walter Rey Jr. (Nancy), 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oakcrest Village Neighborhood at 4000 Valley Square or to a charity of your choice. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Memorial Park South Cemetery in Grand Forks, ND MEMORIAL SERVICES: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010, at 4000 Valley Square 4002 24th Ave. S. in Grand Forks.