John Tice

John Ellis Tice, 63, of Port Orchard died March 5, 2013, at his residence from complications of a medical condition.

He was born Sept. 29, 1949, to John and Alice (Madler) Tice in Tucson, Ariz. He married Cynthia Cole Aug. 25, 2001, in Anchorage, Alaska.

John was a police officer, probation and parole officer. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed his four pet chihuahuas, Bear, Pee Wee, Polar and Seven.

He was preceded in death by his father John Tice. He is survived by his wife of the family home in Port Orchard, mother, Alice of Port Orchard, sons, Justin, of Port Orchard, John of Ft. Bliss, TX, Jaron (Monique) of Bremerton, daughters, Kasey of Hendon, Calif., Aurora of Eastern Washington, brothers, Patrick of Port Orchard, sister, Bettye Dobson of Port Orchard, grandchildren, Javen Reed, Lei’Leah Green and Zai’Ryn Green.

An online memorial is at www.rill.com.