1933
James
2013
James Reed
January 16, 1933 — February 16, 2013
JAMES L. REED
Jim Reed, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, February 16th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 1801 E 39th Street, Independence. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 20th at the chapel. Burial will be at Mount Olivet.
Jim was born January 16th 1933 to James Clifford and Lola Mae (Setzer) Reed in Johnstown, MO. He attended Kansas City Jr. College before enlisting in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After his service, Jim came home and proposed to Helen Hamilton, who he married August 13th 1955. Together they had two children. He worked for 34 years as a foreman for General Motors. Jim and his family made many road trips together across the country. He was a fan of jazz music, sports, and playing with his children and grandchildren. Jim is loved and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen Reed, of the home; daughter, Kim Reed; son, Jim Reed; grandchildren Shane Patrick (Dena) of Kansas City North, MO; Shaun Patrick; and Samantha Steidl (Justin) all of Independence, MO; great grandchildren, Skylar Leibold, and Eric Patrick; sister, Margaret Mullin; and many other nieces, nephews, and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Katherine Adden. In lieu of flowers the family encourages contributions to American Diabetes 10580 Barkley, Suite 400 Overland Park, KS 66212; or to American Cancer 1100 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, MO 64105.
Jim Reed, 80, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, February 16th 2013. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19th at Speaks Suburban Chapel; 1801 E 39th Street, Independence. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 20th at the chapel. Burial will be at Mount Olivet.
Jim was born January 16th 1933 to James Clifford and Lola Mae (Setzer) Reed in Johnstown, MO. He attended Kansas City Jr. College before enlisting in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After his service, Jim came home and proposed to Helen Hamilton, who he married August 13th 1955. Together they had two children. He worked for 34 years as a foreman for General Motors. Jim and his family made many road trips together across the country. He was a fan of jazz music, sports, and playing with his children and grandchildren. Jim is loved and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen Reed, of the home; daughter, Kim Reed; son, Jim Reed; grandchildren Shane Patrick (Dena) of Kansas City North, MO; Shaun Patrick; and Samantha Steidl (Justin) all of Independence, MO; great grandchildren, Skylar Leibold, and Eric Patrick; sister, Margaret Mullin; and many other nieces, nephews, and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Katherine Adden. In lieu of flowers the family encourages contributions to American Diabetes 10580 Barkley, Suite 400 Overland Park, KS 66212; or to American Cancer 1100 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, MO 64105.
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